Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Yaman W. Kassab, Ahmed Abdelrahman Gadelseed Salih, Winsthon Carpo Matias, H. Jaasminerjiit Kaur & Muhammad Shahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine predictors of bleeding risks and episodes in heart patients. This study also determined the effect of demographic characteristics and comorbidities on the bleeding episodes in heart patients. Methods: A retrospective and observati...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62B35756
Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Yaman W. Kassab, Mehr Ali Shah, Shashidharan Menon, Ahmed Abdelrahman Gadelseed Salih, Amra Salahuddin, Muhammad Umer Abdul Moiz & Muhammad Shahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
Objective: This study aimed to determine effect of sociodemographic correlates on quality of life (QoL) in heart failure patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study using a newly developed and validated research tool and MLHF research tool, was conducted in heart failure patients....
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62A35751
Objective: The objective of the current study was to assess the psychometric characteristics of Perceived Stress Scale 10 (PSS-10) in cardiovascular patients. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was performed in cardiovascular patients using the PSS-10. Sociodemographic and pati...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i61B35683
Objective: The objective of the current study was to assess the psychometric properties of Perceived Stress Scale 10 (PSS-10) among atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was performed among AF patients using the PSS-10. Sociodemographic and patie...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i61A35676
Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the perception of future healthcare providers regarding Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in a private medical university. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sampling method. A self-developed...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2830877
Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the knowledge of future healthcare providers regarding the Ebola virus disease (EVD) in a private university. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sampling method. A self-developed and pre-valida...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2830875
Introduction: Several determinants directly affect the Oral Health-related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) of root canal treatment (RCT) patients like knowledge, attitude, perceptions, age, gender, marital status, smoking and pre-exposure history of RCT. This study determined the sociod...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i530439
Introduction: Endodontics is the division of dentistry that mainly dealt with the physiology, pathophysiology, pathology and morphology of human dental tissues. The study determined the knowledge among patients who underwent root canal treatment (RCT). Methods: A cross-sectional...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i630440
Yaman W. Kassab, Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Amra Salahuddin, Muhammad Umer Abdul Moiz, Haroon Khalid Syed, Abdullah Ehsan, Abdul Haseeb, Abdullah Mohammed Alghamdi, Ganesh Sritheran Paneerselvam, Krupavaram Bethala & Muhammad Shahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
Background: Most studies showed fair evidence on the benefits of Coenzyme Q10 supplements in improving cardiac functions and preventing cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to assess knowledge of Coenzyme Q10 supplements among cardiac patients. Methods: This was a cross-sect...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i61A35660
Yaman W. Kassab, Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Amra Salahuddin, Muhammad Umer Abdul Moiz, Haroon Khalid Syed, Abdullah Ehsan, Abdul Haseeb, Krupavaram Bethala, H. Jaasminerjiit Kaur & Muhammad Shahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
Background: This study aimed to assess attitude of cardiac patients about Coenzyme Q10 supplements. Methods: A cross-sectional study using convenience sampling based on inclusion and exclusion criteria was conducted among cardiac patients. This study was conducted using a self-ad...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B35659
Yaman W. Kassab, Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Abdul Haseeb, Muhammad Umer Abdul Moiz, Amra Salahuddin, Abdullah Ehsan, Haroon Khalid Syed, Shashidharan Menon, Krupavaram Bethala, Ganesh Sritheran Paneerselvam & Muhammad Shahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
Objective: This study aimed to determine impact of clinical characteristics on quality of life (QoL) in heart failure patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study using a newly developed and validated research tool and Minnesota Living with Heart Failure (MLHF) research tool, was c...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B35661
Background: The main objective of this study was to determine and compare current drug-related knowledge and clinical skills in terms of medication error identification among future healthcare professionals. Methods: Study participants were asked to identify errors in three diffe...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i830469
Objective: This study's objective was to determine the level of career satisfaction among practicing Community Pharmacists (CPs) and the impact of various factors on career satisfaction. Methods: This cross-sectional study used a self-administered instrument to access the current...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i530434
Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the awareness of university students about oral health and hygiene in a university in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the students of four different faculties (pharmacy, medical, biotechnology an...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3731003
Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the perception of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) among future healthcare providers in a university in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional and observational study was conducted among the students of three different healthcare prov...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3630987
Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the knowledge of future healthcare providers about Japanese Encephalitis in a university in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the students of three different healthcare provider faculties in a univ...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3530990
Objective: The present study was conducted to appraise future healthcare providers' perceptions in medical, dental, and pharmacy students on Ebola virus disease (EVD) in university in Malaysia. Methodology: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted between healthcare st...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3430989
Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the good oral practices (GOP) among university students. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sampling method. A self-developed and pre-validated tool was used to collect data from...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2730862
Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the attitude of future health care providers regarding the treatment and management of mental health disorders (MHDs). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sampling method. A self-developed and p...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2830867
Objective: To assess the attitude of healthcare students regarding Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in a medical university. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sampling method. A self-developed and pre-validated tool was used to collect data...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2730859
Introduction: These days, living a good quality life has become a luxury rather than a necessity and investigating the quality of life (QoL) across teaching professionals seems to be beneficial. This study aimed to determine the association between demographic and socioeconomic...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i530438
Introduction: Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) appears to be the main reason for hospitalization among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. This study aimed to evaluate the substantial economic burden of COPD in terms of out-o...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i530435
Introduction: Having a good health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is important to ensure good job performance. However, it is subjective and it cannot be measured easily. This study aimed to evaluate HRQoL among universityhealthcare academics in public andprivate universities....
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i530436
Introduction: Medication errors caused devastating consequences affecting both the healthcare system and the patient’s trust. Junior doctors, pharmacists, and nurses are prone to make these mistakes. Thus, this study served a purpose to evaluate the pharmacological knowledge of t...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i330414
Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the attitude of university students towards Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in a medical university. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed among the students of three different faculties (Medical, Pharmacy and Den...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3631001
Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the knowledge of ALS among students in a university in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional and observational study was performed among the students of three different healthcare provider faculties (Medical, Pharmacy and Denta...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3731000
Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) imparts a substantial economic burden on an individual and society. Exacerbation of COPD (ECOPD) is the primary cost driver for this burden as it usually associated with hospital admissions of COPD patients. The present s...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i430426
Introduction: This study was designed to determine the out of pocket costs (OOPCs) of acute exacerbation of asthma (AEA) in asthma patients attending a public hospital. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was done by interviewing the patients using the convenience sampling techn...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i430427
Introduction: The role of community pharmacists (CPs) has kept on changing. Due to the evolving role of CPs, it is important to know its impact on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among CPs. Besides, the literature on the HRQoL of CPs is not being enriched, there is an...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i430424
Aims: This study aimed to assess the current levels of job and workplace satisfaction among community pharmacists (CPs) and to explore the factors that can affect their job and workplace satisfaction. Methods: A self-administered research tool (questionnaire) was developed based...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i330416
Background: Vaccination has significantly reduced the global burden of infectious diseases, preventing millions of deaths annually. Despite the availability of effective vaccines, suboptimal vaccination coverage remains a challenge, limiting the full realization of vaccination be...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i117600
Background: Digital health solutions have seen a remarkable increase in recent years as they enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare system. Digital health tools have transformed how patients interact with healthcare. Digital health tools help in diagnosis, measuri...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i117601
Background: Hypertension is the primary contributor to cardiovascular diseases worldwide, it affects millions and needs effective management strategies. Pharmacist-led Medication Therapy Management (MTM) is essential in improving medication adherence and optimizing the treatmen...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i107584
Ghanwa Maqsood, Muhammad Qasim, Memoona Arshad, Abu Sufiyan Ali, Ahmad Hanan Shah, Afshan Abdul Shakoor, Shaikh Muhammad Usama Latif & Muhammad Zahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2024
Background: The use of dietary supplements without healthcare provider recommendations is widespread, although many supplements should ideally be used under professional supervision. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and perception of future healthc...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i87561
Background: The rising number of chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, osteoarthritis, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents a major danger to the worldwide health community. The ability of individuals to successfully manage their medical problems with the...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i97578
Sara Shahid, Laiba Nadeem, Maria Faisal Khan, Wasta Aslam Gill, Minahil Nasir, Syed Taimoor Tayyab, Mavra Siddique, Maryam Ayesha & Muhammad Zahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2024
Background: Inhalation therapy is the main line of treatment for the management of various respiratory diseases due to localized delivery and rapid onset of action. Incorrect inhaler technique is very common and subsequently leads to poor disease management. Pharmacist can have a...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i67527
Yaman W. Kassab, Amra Salahuddin, Muhammad Umer Abdul Moiz, Abdullah Ehsan, Haroon Khalid Syed, Abdul Haseeb, Abdullah Mohammed Alghamdi, Shashidharan Menon, Muhammad Zahid Iqbal & Muhammad Shahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
Objective: The study aimed to evaluate treatment effectiveness of biologic-DMARDs and their impact on overall disease control and management among rheumatoid arthritis patients being treated on biologic-DMARDs. Methods: The study was performed among RA patients and disease activi...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62A35673
Syed Taimoor Tayyab, Wasta Aslam Gill, Mavra Siddique, Minahil Nasir, Arooj Arif, Esha Khan, Arisha Saghir, Hasnat Rafique, Ameer Hamza & Muhammad Zahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2024
Background: Gouty arthritis is a prevalent but frequently misdiagnosed condition particularly in developing countries. As a medical expert pharmacists are essential to patient medication management, patient education, and treatment protocol adherence but insufficient information...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i107590
Mahnoor Ch, Minahil Zaman, Samra Abdul Rauf, Zaki Ullah Mairaj, Laiba Jamil, Samra Essa, Noor-e-Hizba Chaudhary, Mehr-un-nisa, Javeria Riaz & Muhammad Zahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2024
Background: Community pharmacies are the integral part of the healthcare system offering healthcare services for patients. Pharmacists are expanding their roles by providing pharmaceutical services and comprehensive pharmaceutical care. Health screenings played an important role...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i107591
Sumbal Rafique, Muskan Islam, Muhammad Sheraz, Hamza Ghauri, Noor-ul-Ain, Irsa Irshad, Shuja Ur Rehman Khan, Muhammad Obaidullah Shahzad, Muhammad Sameer, Ahmad Sarfaraz & Muhammad Zahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2024
Background: Community pharmacists play a vital role in ensuring that pediatric patients utilize drugs safely and effectively. Pediatric patients require special attention. To identify possible gaps in their knowledge of proper dosage, formulation selection, pharmacists' knowledge...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i117602
Umair Amjad, Wasiq Ali, Talha Rehman, Muhammad Aamir, Mahnoor Shahzadi, Abdullah, Muhammad Ahmed Saeed, M. Sohaib Sultan Sabri, Adeel Salah, Mahnoor Qaisar & Muhammad Zahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2024
Background: Over-the-Counter (OTC) medications are the drugs that do not require prescription. In earlier times, self-medication of OTC drugs was not considered a healthy practice. But now FDA stated that “when these medications are used according to guidelines, they are consider...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i97583
Sara Shahid, Rabeel Khan, Areej Qamar, Arooj Nasir, Mahnoor Mahmood, Muhammad Tayyab, Ahmed Sabir, Muhammad Ahmed Khan, Areej Majeed, Maryam Ayesha & Muhammad Zahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2024
Background: The current systematic review examines the complex picture of endodontic treatment, including quality of life, patient satisfaction, and caries prevalence, through 24 research studies conducted in various European countries. Methodology: A thorough and methodical sear...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i77542
Sara Shahid, Hamda Shakir, Maryam Ayesha, Areej Kainat, Qurat-ul-Ain, Ansa Ijaz, Muhammad Ali Tahir, Muhammad Fahad, Maryam Mughal, Minahil Fatima, Umair Amjad & Muhammad Zahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2024
Background: Childhood immunization is a key strategy of the World Health Organization (WHO) to reduce child mortality. The vaccine is intended to protect about 2 million and 3 million survivors per year. Despite this, Pakistan continues to struggle with vaccine-preventable diseas...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i117616
Sara Shahid, Ahmad Hasnat, Fatima Arif, Tameen Amin, Marium Qaiser, Urooj Khalid, Urwah Yousaf, Ayehsa Yousaf, Ehtisham Ahmad, Ali Umer, Wasiq Ali & Muhammad Zahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2024
Introduction: Allergic rhinitis is a varied disorder characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, nasal blockage, nasal itching, and a runny nose. This study assessed the knowledge of patients about Allergic rhinitis and to identify knowledge gaps in patient’s understanding along...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i117615
Gulzaib Bibi, Huzaima Shahzadi, Ayesha Nadeem, Muneeba Naveed, Laraib Abid, Jawaria Nazeer, Asfa Iqbal, Tasmia Munir, Tahreem Afzaal, Zarqa Saqib, Ayesha Zulfiqar Ali & Muhammad Zahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2024
Background: Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones produced by the adrenal gland and are used to treat many diseases, including autoimmune diseases and inflammatory diseases. Besides their role in many diseases, long-term use, misuse, and overuse cause side effects inclu...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i107589
Tabinda Razzaq, Raza Hanif, Muhammad Haris Pervaiz, Shehzada Muhammad Afaq Raza, Samar Zia, Mahgull Mahmood, Muhammad Shahmir Ahsan, Rania Ahmad, Mohammad Abdullah, Wasaeia Riaz, M. Hassan Fayyaz & Muhammad Zahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2024
Background: Globally, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) continue to be the primary cause of morbidity and mortality. Conditions including dyslipidemia, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and stroke play a significant role in this regard. Community pharmacists are essential in promoting h...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i97581
Ayesha Noor, Areej Kainat, Ahmad Hanan Shah, Ahmad Safiyan, Hira Shahzadi, Iram Yousaf, Muhammad Jawad Akbar, Muhammad Humza Faran, Sana Iqbal, Eman Mustafa, Noor-e-Hizba Chaudhary, Abdulrehman Abid & Muhammad Zahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2024
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) remains the leading cause of infant mortality, affecting countries worldwide, including both wealthy and developing nations. Many confounders are responsible for SIDS, which still can be avoided, and the prevalence can stop to save infant death...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i87554
Muhammad Abid Mustafa, Namra Rasheed, Hamza Farooq, Muntaha Fazal, Emaan Asif, Hamna Shafiq, Muqadas Amin, Gohar Jaan, Amna Nadeem, Tooba Farooq, Neha Fatima, Sadia Ahmad & Muhammad Zahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2024
Nanoemulsions are stable liquid-in-liquid dispersions with large surface areas, strong stability, optical transparency, and adaptable rheology. These submicron-sized emulsions are being studied for drug delivery and targeting in cosmetics, diagnostics, drug therapies, and biotech...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i27498
Muhammad Abid Mustafa, Seerat Shahzad, Zuha Tariq, Obeda Asghar, Umar Ali, Rabia Zaka, Muhammad Suffyan, Muhammad Junaid Yaqoob, Rimsha Riaz, Kaif Ali, Umair Ahmed, Aneeza Safdar, Muhammad Aamir & Muhammad Zahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2023
Aim and Objective: Domperidone floating matrix tablets were developed to increase the drug's bioavailability by prolonging its stomach residence time. These systems aim to provide controlled release, enhanced bioavailability, and improved patient compliance compared to convention...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2023/v35i357482
Sara Shahid, Zuha Tariq, Obeda Asghar, Arooj Majeed, Umair Amjad, Wasiq Ali, Ahmad Sarfaraz, Muhammad Ahmed Saeed, M.Sohaib Sultan Sabri, Mohammad Abdullah, Azwa Zaheer, Muhammad Aamir, Talha Rehman, Asfa Iqbal & Muhammad Zahid Iqbal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2024
Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a respiratory disease characterized by restriction in expiratory airflow. It is among one of the major causes of illness and death globally. COPD causes severe negative effects on physical and mental health. It has a d...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i27501