Table of Contents

June  2026

  • Volume 63
  • Issue 6
  • Page Nos. 80

Editorial

BICYCLO COMPOUNDS AND THE ZAYNICH® DRUG DISCOVERY

PAGE 5-6

Dear Reader,

Organic bicyclo compounds contain two rings with two common atoms called as bridgehead atoms. There exist at least nine classes of substituted bicyclic hydrocarbons. Camphor and a-pinene are well-known examples containing carbon bridgehead atoms. Replacing the carbon bridgehe...

Dr. Nagaraj Rao

Associate Editor

Indian Drugs

Review Article

UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF RESVERATROL IN MANAGING POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

PAGE 7-15

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder that affects women of reproductive age. Resveratrol, a phytoestrogen with multiple pharmacological properties, has shown potential in managing PCOS. This review explores the beneficial effects of resveratrol on hormonal, metabolic a...

Dharani Bhaskarana *, Suba Angappana and Stephy Sebastiana

Original Research Articles

A NOVEL SYNTHETIC ROUTE TO RACEMIC SOLRIAMFETOL: ADVANCING THERAPIES FOR NARCOLEPSY

PAGE 16-26

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder marked by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and sudden muscle weakness (cataplexy), severely affecting the quality of life. It involves dysregulation of sleep-wake cycles, often linked to loss of orexin-producing neurons. Current treatments manage sy...

Vaibhavi P. Thakura , Sai Srinivas Ponugottia and Shreerang V. Joshia *

DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF BUOYANT PULSATILE CAPSULES OF NIFEDIPINE FOR CHRONOTHERAPEUTIC DELIVERY

PAGE 27-36

This study was aimed to design a floating pulsatile device for a poorly water-soluble drug to reduce hypertension patients’ circadian symptoms. An inclusion complex of hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin and nifedipine was created using the solvent evaporation method. The quick-release tablets were...

Akash V. Choutmala , Dilesh J. Singhavia *, Nilesh A. Karandeb , Ashish B. Budhrania , Rajendra O. Ganjiwalec and Mangesh D. Godboled

DECODING THE THERAPEUTIC BLUEPRINT OF INDOLE-3-CARBINOL THROUGH NETWORK-BASED BIOINFORMATICS

PAGE 37-52

Indole-3-carbinol, a naturally occurring phytocompound found in cruciferous vegetables, is recognized for its biological and nutritional benefits; however, its underlying molecular mechanisms remain largely underexplored. This study employed network-based computational approaches to comprehensive...

Arunkumar R.a *, Athira P.a and Abdul Kaffoor H.a

INTEGRATION OF QUALITY BY DESIGN AND GREEN ANALYTICAL APPROACHES FOR ROBUST AND SUSTAINABLE ANALYSIS OF PITOLISANT BY HPLC

PAGE 53-59

The present work focuses on developing and validating a stability-detecting High Performance Liquid Chromatographic technique for pitolisant, utilizing Quality by Design approach while evaluating its environmental sustainability. Central composite design as a part of response surface methodology ...

Avneesh Mishraa , Srujani Chimpiria *, Ananya Mishraa , Rohit P. Santhosha , Mohd Talhaa , Akash Sharmaa , Gudiya Devia and Ankit Guptaa

EVALUATING THE COMBINED ANXIETY ALLEVIATING PROPERTIES OF HYDROXYZINE AND ASCORBIC ACID USING A ZEBRAFISH DANIO RERIO MODEL

PAGE 60-66

Anxiety disorders affect over 33% of the global population representing a major public health concern. Hydroxyzine, an antihistamine, and ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), a powerful antioxidant, are known to have anxiety-reducing effects. This study explores their combined impact using zebrafish (Danio...

Surendra Vadaa *, Keerthana K.a , Harshitha G.a , Aswathy P.a , Chanda Vikrama , Ziya Khana , Pranthik Choudhurya , Rithik Garaia and Siddhant Sharmaa

Short Communications

SYNTHESIS AND EVALUATION OF NARINGENIN ANALOGS FOR FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING ACTIVITY

PAGE 67-69

Naringenin, a flavanone widely found in citrus fruits, possesses significant antioxidant properties due to its inherent hydroxyl groups. However, poor bioavailability often limits its therapeutic application. To overcome this, three derivatives-5,4’-dihydroxy-7-ethoxyflavanone (NA1), 4’,7-dih...

Ashish Goswamia and Tanuj Hoodaa *

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