Naveed Ullah

University of Swabi · Department of Pharmacy

The aim of this study was to investigate crude extract, fractions and compounds isolated from Pistacia integerrima galls for various in vitro biological activities. The isolated constituents include two flavonoids (1 & 2) and three pentacyclic triterpenes (3–5) from the chloroform fraction of P. integerrima. The crude extract with various fractions...

Aminoglycosides are the commonly used antibiotics against Gram negative bacteria. Their clinical applications are limited due to nephrotoxic side effects. Therefore, the current study was undertaken in an attempt to increase the use of these drugs without causing nephrotoxicity by exploring the nephroprotective effects of a medicinal plant with hig...

Aminoglycosides are the commonly used antibiotics against Gram negative bacteria. Their clinical applications are limited due to nephrotoxic side effects. Therefore, the current study was undertaken in an attempt to increase the use of these drugs without causing nephrotoxicity by exploring the nephroprotective effects of a medicinal plant with hig...

In herbalism, botanical supplements are commonly believed to be safe remedies, however, botanical supplements and dietary ingredients interact with transport and metabolic processes, affecting drug disposition. Although a large number of studies have described that botanical supplements interfere with drug metabolism, the mode of their interaction...

Cinnamomum zeylanicum has strong antioxidant properties and has been presented to have nephroprotective effects. Present work was aimed to study the nephroprotective property of the plant extract through urinary enzymes excretion, to confirm its protective effects and to observe the antibacterial activities of gentamicin in combination with the pla...

Cinnamomum zeylanicum has strong antioxidant properties and has been presented to have nephroprotective effects. Present work was aimed to study the nephroprotective property of the plant extract through urinary enzymes excretion, to confirm its protective effects and to observe the antibacterial activities of gentamicin in combination with the pla...

This study aims to explore the nurses’ perception toward the role of pharmacist in the health care setup. In this quantitative study, 311 nurses participated giving the response rate of 67.7%. Data was collected from two government hospitals of Abbottabad, KPK province, Pakistan. Main sections of the questionnaire comprised of series of statements...

The kidneys are important organs which have many functions in the body, including the production of hormones, absorbtion of minerals and the filtration of blood, producing urine. Their failure can be fatal, therefore; to focus the study of such herbs which may useful in treating renal disease is the need of hour. In Pakistan, Cucumis melo and Berbe...

Morus alba L. (Moraceae) is traditionally used for the treatment of urinary incontinency due its strong diuretic properties. The present study explores the renal protective effects of M. alba, due to its free radical scavenging properties, in order to provide experimental evidence for its established use. Ethanolic extract (200 mg/kg/d) derived fro...

Purpose: To investigate the role and perception of academic pharmacists regarding their role in the healthcare system of Pakistan. Methods: Qualitative methodology was used to explore the perception of academic pharmacists, and semi-structured interview was used to collect the data. The study was conducted in the cities of Islamabad and Lahore, Pak...

Citrus aurantium is traditionally used in various kidney problems like burning of urine, urinary hesitancy and renal colic. The main objective of the present work was to evaluate the protective role of Citrus aurantium against gentamicin induced renal damage, due to its free radical scavenging properties to present experimental facts for their trad...

Free radical generation has a strong role in the pathogenesis of renal damage associated with the use of gentamicin. Therefore, the present study was carried out to evaluate the renoprotective effect of Mentha piperita against gentamicin induced nephrotoxicity. A total of 24 male rabbits were divided into 4 groups receiving normal saline, gentamici...

Eosinophilic disease of the gastrointestinal tract is rare and is characterized by the presence of gastrointestinal symptoms in association with eosinophilic infiltration of any part of the gastrointestinal tract. Clinical presentation of eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) varies not only by the part of the gastrointestinal tract involved but also...

Abstract Context: Gentamicin is an antibiotic that is effective against Gram-negative microorganisms. However, its clinical applications are often limited due to nephrotoxic effects. Objective: This study investigated the protective effects of aqueous-ethanol extract of Tamarindus indica L. (Leguminosae) fruits against gentamicin-induced renal toxi...

Cinnamomum zeylanicum is traditionally used for the treatment of bladder and kidney problems; believed to have kidney tonic effects. The prime objective of the current study was to explore the nephroprotective effects of the plant due to its strong antioxidant properties, to provide experimental facts for their traditional use. Daily dose of 200 mg...

Gentamicin is a potent antibiotic, effective against Gram negative bacteria. The most common adverse effect of gentamicin is nephrotoxicity. Present study was aimed to explore the protective potentials of Citrullus colocynthis against gentamicin induced nephrotoxicity due to its strong antioxidant properties. Toxic doses of gentamicin (80 mg/kg/day...

Purpose: To investigate the reno-protective properties of Cinnamomum tamala against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rabbits. Methods: Rabbits were randomly divided into four groups (n = 6) including Group-1 (normal saline), Group-2 (gentamicin, 80 mg/kg/day), Group-3 (C. tamala, 200 mg/kg/day) and Group-4 (gentamicin, 80 mg/kg/day and C. tamal...

Renal injury is the most common side-effect of aminoglycosides. These antimicrobial drugs are particularly effective against Gram-negative microorganisms. The present study was conducted to investigate the renal protective activity of Cymbopogon citratus in gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity. Male rabbits were divided into four groups (n=6) includin...

The aqueous and ethanolic extracts derived from cigarettes (Morven Gold) were screened for chemicals, spasmogenic and spasmolytic activities. Aqueous extract showed strong relaxant activity that is, 92% against KCl induced contractions while ethanolic extract was found to be moderately spasmolytic (70%). Ethanolic extract was also found to have a s...

Objective: To confirm the safety and efficacy of the product for human health due to its wide use and to explore its effects on CNS. Study Design: Experimental and observational Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at Frontier medical college Abbottabad Pakistan in March 2011. Materials and Methods: Thirty rabbits divided into five...

Objective: Lemon grass and Green tea are the herbal products, widely used, next to that of water. Because of their common use, it is so much necessary to find their effects on all the body functions. In the current study its effects of blood pressure and heart rate of human male has been evaluated. Study Design: Observational study. Place of Study:...

Objective: Camellia sinensis as a tea (hot decoction) is so widely used throughout the Asia. Therefore to find out, their effects on all the body functions are the need of hour. In the current study the effect of Camellia sinensis on human (females) blood pressure has been evaluated. Study Design: Observational study. Place of Study: This study was...

The ethanolic extracts derived from cigarettes (Morven gold and Tander virginia) were screened for chemicals, spasmogenic and spasmolytic activities. M. gold extract showed a strong relaxant activity that is 70% against KCl induced contractions while T. virginia was found to have a mild spasmolytic activity of (06%). Furthermore, a moderate spasmog...

The aqueous and ethanolic extract derived from the leaves of white flowered plant of Mirabilis jalapa L. were screened for antibacterial activities against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli, Vibrio cholerae and Bacillus subtilis. Aqueous extracts did not display any inhibition to the tested bacteria. However, all the ethanol...

Objectives The study was designed to confirm and explore the differences in chemical constituents of Naswar and Cigarette, major variants of consumable tobacco in central and Southeast Asia. Methods 100 grams of freshly prepared Naswar (Snuff) and one pack (20 cigarettes) of fine brand cigarettes were purchased from the local market. The shade-drie...

Qurs saffron (herbal tablets) is used so widely as an analgesic for the treatment of gout through the Asia. And it is believed to be so safe because of its herbal properties. Therefore its effects on all the body functions are the need of hour to confirm the safety of this product for human health. In the current study the qualitative phytochemical...

Camellia sinensis (Green tea) as a hot decoction is widely used throughout the Asia. Therefore to find out their effects on all the body functions are the need of hour, to recommend its safe use. In the current study the effect of Camellia sinensis on human (male and females) heart rate has been studied, by giving one cup of hot decoction of green...

The aqueous and ethanolic extract derived from the leaves of an indigenous medicinal plant Mirabilis jalapa L (white, cream, yellow and pink, flowered plants) were screened for antibacterial activities against Staphylococcus aureus. Aqueous extracts did not display any inhibition to the tested bacteria. However, the ethanolic extract of only white...