Evaluation of Hemidesmus indicus root as an antacid by In vitro

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (04) ◽  
pp. 4524
Author(s):  
Abdullah Shaikh Farooque ◽  
Md. Azharuddin Ismail Atar*
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Health Care Delivery System ◽  
Acid Neutralizing Capacity ◽  
Standard Drug ◽  
Hemidesmus Indicus ◽  
Neutralizing Capacity ◽  
Loss Of Appetite ◽  
Powdered Drug

Medicinal plants are being widely used, either as single drug or in combination in health care delivery system. Indian Sarsaparilla, Hemidesmus indicus (Family: Asclepiadaceae) is a commonly known Indian Medicinal Plant, which is widely recognized in traditional systems of Medicine. It contains various phytoconstituents belonging to the category glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, sterols and volatile oils. It has been reported as useful in biliousness, blood diseases, dysentery, diarrhea, respiratory disorders, skin diseases, syphilis, fever, leprosy, leucoderma, leucorrhoea, itching, bronchitis, asthma, eye diseases, epileptic fits in children, kidney and urinary disorders, loss of appetite, burning sensation, dyspepsia, nutritional disorders, ulcer and rheumatism. Several studies are being carried towards its activities like analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, hepatoprotective, antioxidant and helicobactericidal properties. In our study we have evaluated antacid activity of sariva (Anantmool) by using In-Vitro method, i.e. ANC (Acid Neutralizing Capacity). This evaluation was done by comparing the ANC of sariva macerated & powdered drug with water as blank & standard drug i.e. NaHCO3. Based on this In-Vitro experiment, we can conclude that, the macerated & powdered drug of sariva (Anantmool) evaluated in this study, varied in potency as measured in terms of their ANC. These results having ** i.e. P < 0.01 & Passed the normality test. However, the present study being in-vitro, the effects of antacid may vary In-Vitro; individual variations also contribute to the ultimate effectiveness of as antacid.        

scholarly journals In-vitro antiulcer activities of petal extract of Crocus sativus var. cashmerianus

2020 ◽  
pp. 6-8
Author(s):  
Vijender Kumar ◽  
Poonam Verma ◽  
Amarjit Kaur ◽  
Baljinder Singh
Keyword(s):  
Crocus Sativus ◽  
Acid Neutralizing Capacity ◽  
Inhibition Activity ◽  
Similar Dose ◽  
Neutralizing Capacity ◽  
Activity Method ◽  
Atpase Inhibition ◽  
Acid Neutralize ◽  
Capacity Method

Medicinal plants have been known for millennia as a rich source of traditional therapeutic agents for the prevention of diseases and ailments. The aim of the present study was performed to evaluate the antiulcer activities of hydro-alcoholic extracts of petals of Crocus sativus var. Cashmerianus by in-vitro methods viz. acid neutralizing capacity and H+/K+ - ATPase inhibition activity. In acid neutralizing capacity method, the petals extract significantly reduced acidity to 6.10 at a concentration of 1000 mg/ml as compared to 11.90 with standard 500 mg/ml of Aluminium hydroxide + Magnesium hydroxide combination. However, H+/K+ - ATPase inhibition activity method, petals extract showed maximum percentage inhibition of 70.31 % at the concentration 400µg/ml as compared to 73.82 % with a similar dose of standard Omeprazole. The IC 50 value of petals extract of C. sativus var. cashmerianus is shown 100 µg/ml in comparison with standard omeprazole of 82.5 µg/ml. The study reveals that the petals extract of C. sativus var. cashmerianus may contain compounds possessing acid neutralize and enzyme inhibition activities, thus it can be used as an alternative medicine for gastrointestinal disorders.

scholarly journals RANITIDINE CONTROLLED RELEASE ANTI-REFLUX SUSPENSION FOR GASTRO-OESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE AND IT’S IN VITRO EVALUATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Sangmesh R. Torne ◽  
Sheela A. ◽  
Sarada N. C.
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Release ◽  
Reflux Disease ◽  
Oesophageal Reflux ◽  
Gelling Agent ◽  
Acid Neutralizing Capacity ◽  
Simulated Gastric Fluid ◽  
In Vitro Evaluation ◽  
Oesophageal Reflux Disease ◽  
Neutralizing Capacity

Objective: The aim of this work was to develop triple action controlled release anti-reflux suspension of ranitidine and its in-vitro evaluation of anti-reflux and controlled release properties.Methods: The formulation was optimized using sodium alginate as a gelling agent along with calcium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, magnesium hydroxide, aluminium hydroxide as alkalizing agents and colloidal microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) as a suspending agent at various concentrations and arrived at an optimized formulation for its best quality attributes. To avoid initial release in water before administration, ranitidine coated MCC sphere was incorporated into powder formulation and subjected to in vitro characteristics like raft strength, acid neutralizing capacity, pH, viscosity and dissolution study. The obtained results were assessed using Minitab 17 statistical software to conclude the study design.Results: Formulation containing 300 mg of ranitidine along with 750 mg alginate has shown better anti-reflux characteristics like raft strength 18±2g, acid neutralizing capacity 17±1 mEq compared to other formulations. This formulation has also shows zero-order controlled release in the simulated gastric fluid (SGF) up to 10 h compared to the formulation without alginate. Further, to this optimized formulation has shown negligible change in the assay of ranitidine even after 3 mo at 40 °C temperature and 75% RH.Conclusion: The developed stable sustained release powder for suspension has the combined therapeutic efficacy as an antacid and anti-reflux drug suitable for the management and treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) unlike the existing drugs possessing only reflux resistance action.

scholarly journals Preliminary in-vitro evaluation of marketed formulations for antacid activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Pranjali P. Dhawal ◽  
Siddhivinayak S. Barve
Keyword(s):  
Acid Neutralizing Capacity ◽  
Acid Base ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Neutralizing Capacity ◽  
Neutralizing Potential ◽  
The Given ◽  
Expensive Process ◽  
Hcl Solution

Background: Hydrochloric acid (pH 1.5-3.5) being the major component of gastric acid is produced by parietal cells of stomach. Its secretion is a complex and relatively energetically expensive process. The preservation of acidity of stomach is evidently important because of its implications in peptic and duodenal ulceration.Methods: In the present study, we attempted to compare the activity of 13 (F1-F13) antacid formulations (5-liquid, 4- quick releases and 4- tablets) by using acid-base neutralization studies. Preliminary antacid test (PAT) was performed to define whether the given formulation falls under the category of antacid wherein the pH of the antacid-acid (HCl) solution should be higher than pH of 3.5. The chosen antacids were further subjected to acid neutralizing capacity (ANC) (reaction between the sample of antacid and amount of acid neutralized by the formulation) and acid neutralizing potential (ANP) which explains the time duration during which a given sample of antacid can maintain pH above 3.5).Results: Out of the 13 samples tested, two formulations of pastels (F6, F12) were rejected as per the standard protocol of classifying formulations as antacids after screening for PAT. Sample F5 was found to have the highest ANC. F7 also showed highest ANC among the tablets tested. Also, F13 showed better ANC and ANP as in comparison to other quick releases.Conclusions: Digene products (F5, F7, and F13) showed better antacid properties. This data would provide insights into development of drug, comparison between antacids depending on their chemical formulation and determination of dosage to avoid plausible side effects.

IN VITRO ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT AND DIFFERENT FRACTIONS OF CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAVES BY PROTEIN DENATURATION

INDIAN DRUGS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (06) ◽  
pp. 86-89
Author(s):  
S Sharma ◽  
◽  
R. Trivedi ◽  
N. K. Choudhary
Keyword(s):  
Petroleum Ether ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Protein Denaturation ◽  
Diclofenac Sodium ◽  
Centella Asiatica ◽  
Inflammatory Activity ◽  
Standard Drug ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Inflammation might be a complex organic reaction to a hazardous stimulant such as pathogens, or injured tissues and mainly causes itching, swelling, skin redness, warm and slight pain. Herbal drugs are widespread in India for their effectiveness, easy availability at low cost and provide low toxicity as compared to modern drugs. Centella asiatica is one of the oldest Ayurvedic medicinal plants, used in treatment of various skin diseases. The aim of our present research was to evaluate the in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of methanolic extract and different fractions of C. asiatica leaves. In protein denaturation method, the percentage inhibition for methanolic extract was observed to be 40.22%. The petroleum ether and n-butanol fraction of methanolic extract of C. asiatica were observed to exhibits 54.12 and 44.42% inhibition, respectively. Diclofenac sodium was used as a standard drug. In comparison with other fractions petroleum ether and n-butanol fractions showed best activity. The preliminary phytochemical studies of n-butanol fractions and n-butanol fractions showed the presence of terpenoids, flavonoids etc., which are used in the treatment of inflammation. Thus, we can call the latter as intense anti-inflammatory agent.

scholarly journals Anaesthetic antacids: a review of its pharmacological properties and therapeutic efficacy

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajendra Kumar Parakh ◽  
Neelakanth S. Patil
Keyword(s):  
Proton Pump Inhibitors ◽  
Proton Pump ◽  
Expert Panel ◽  
Acid Neutralizing Capacity ◽  
Management Algorithm ◽  
Neutralizing Capacity ◽  
H2 Receptor Blockers ◽  
Receptor Blockers ◽  
Reversible Loss

Anaesthetic antacids, combination of antacids (Aluminium hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide) with an anaesthetic (oxethazaine), is becoming a choice of physicians and is re-emerging across all types of GI disorders (esophagitis, peptic ulcer, duodenal ulcer, heartburn, gastritis, functional dyspepsia), despite the discovery of potent and efficacious acid suppressants like H2 receptor blockers and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). The reason being that anaesthetic antacids increase the gastric pH and provide relief from pain for a longer period of duration at considerably a lower dosage. Furthermore, it significantly increases the duration between the time of medication and the peak pH as compared to antacid alone. Oxethazaine, an anaesthetic component, produces a reversible loss of sensation and provides a prompt and prolonged relief of pain, thereby broadening the therapeutic spectrum of antacids. Antacids vary widely in their in vitro acid neutralizing capacity (ANC), which measures the potency. Among marketed brands in India, Digecaine has shown the highest potency with maximum mean ANC value (28.84 mEq). The expert panel has recommended the inclusion of oxethazaine-antacid/alginate-antacid as complementary to the proton pump inhibitors in the management algorithm of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The present review summarizes the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic of different components of anaesthetic antacids and its clinical use across different gastrointestinal indications, for generalists and specialists, based on existing evidences.

scholarly journals Comparison of two marketed effervescent fast relief formulations for antacid activity-an in vitro study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 633
Author(s):  
Pranjali P. Dhawal ◽  
Siddhivinayak S. Barve ◽  
Dyotona Sen-Roy
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Buffering Capacity ◽  
Acid Neutralizing Capacity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Peptic Ulcers ◽  
Onset Of Action ◽  
Duodenal Ulcers ◽  
Neutralizing Capacity ◽  
Neutralizing Potential

Background: Hyper-acidity is excessive formation of acid (pH=1.5-3.5) in the stomach by parietal cells which causes a burning sensation in the chest. The preservation of gastric acid insult is crucial because of the implications of hyperacidity in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers and duodenal ulcers. Acidity is controlled by use of some over-the-counter (OTC) antacid formulations containing magnesium or aluminum hydroxides.Methods: In the present study, the preliminary antacid test (PAT), the pH acid neutralizing capacity (ANC), acid neutralizing potential (ANP) along with buffering capacity of two well-known quick release formulations (F1 [Digene Ultra Fizz] and F2 [a standard, commercially available product]) were determined. Results: According to US pharmacopeia USP, both the antacid formulations passed the PAT test. PAT results revealed that the pH of the acid-antacid solution was higher in F1 (8.20±0.02) as compared to F2, (6.53±0.01). The ANC results revealed that F1 (46.89±0.6 mEq/dosage) had higher neutralizing capacity as compared to F2(30.12±1.3 mEq/dosage). Higher ANP was observed for F1 (245 mins), and it was 2.7 times that of F2 (90 min). The onset of action for both the antacids was <2 seconds. Additionally, buffering capacity was evidently observed during ANP analysis in the case of F1. Independent T test performed for all the tests revealed that the data obtained was highly significant (p<0.01).Conclusions: F1 showed high antacid and buffering properties when tested in vitro. The present study highlights the need for future research on specific OTC non-prescribed antacid formulations with respect to their price, efficacy and side effects.

scholarly journals In vitro Anti-coagulant Activity of Dalbergia sissoo Bark

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 297-299
Author(s):  
Jyoti B Wadekar ◽  
◽  
Ramesh L Sawant ◽  
Sachin V Kirtane ◽  
Kunal R Sanklecha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Alcoholic Extract ◽  
Dalbergia Sissoo ◽  
Standard Drug ◽  
Blood Disorder ◽  
Coagulant Activity ◽  
Therapeutic Properties

Dalbergia sissoo belonging to family Fabaceae is a widely growing plant and has been reported to possess multiple therapeutic properties like analgesic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic anti-ulcer, antioxidant, anthelmintic, antimicrobial, antidiabetic and is also used to treat syphilis, dysentery, nausea, eye and nose disorder, skin diseases and blood disorder. However, the plant yet has not been fully elucidated for its anti-coagulant property. Hence, in the present investigation an attempt has been made to explore the anticoagulant potential of Dalbergia sissoo bark in comparison with a known standard drug as the positive control and normal saline as the negative control. The anti-coagulant activity of the aqueous and alcoholic extract of Dalbergia sissoo bark may be due to presence of phytochemicals such as flavonoids and phenolic compounds which reveals on preliminary phytochemical screening.

scholarly journals Incidence and Antibiotic Resistance pattern of Bacteria associated with Wound infection in some Hospitals in Lagos, Nigeria.

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
D. D. Moro ◽  
H. O. Bello ◽  
S. O. Akano
Keyword(s):  
Wound Infection ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Health Care Delivery System ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Resistance Pattern ◽  
Bacterial Isolates ◽  
Children And Adolescent ◽  
Diffusion Technique ◽  
Microbiological Techniques

A total of 202 wound samples consisting of surgical, burn and accident/cut, collected randomly from patients in some hospitals in Lagos were examined using standard microbiological techniques. Wound infections were more prevalent in children and adolescent (0-20 years) with 96(48%) as against adults (21-40) with 64(32%) which declines from age 41-60 and above. A high incidence of bacterial isolates in wound was observed which were either pathogens or opportunistic pathogens. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, was the most frequently isolated bacterium with 128(40%), Enterobacter sp., 60(19%), Proteus mirabilis56(18%), Escherichia coli, 20(6%) and Staphylococcus aureus, 16(5%). Accident/cut wounds constituted 52%, burn wounds, 32%, while surgical wounds accounted for only 16%. Antibiotic susceptibility studies with the disc diffusion technique on the bacterial isolates showed that most bacteria tested were resistant to amoxicillin, cotrimoxazole, nalidixic acid, augmentin, tetracycline and nitrofurantoin. However, in-vitro efficacy was shown by gentamicin and ofloxacin. Wounds independent of infection site led tohospitalization for mostly 1-2 days (72%) while very few were hospitalized for over 5 days  (10%).Cleanliness and good personal hygiene should be taken seriously and enlightenment of the general public on the consequences of wound infection by our health care delivery system is strongly advocated.

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