The Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research publishes scientific work in all areas of Pharmaceutical and life sciences, including (but not restricted to): medicinal plant research; herbal medicines and cosmetics; development of drugs and pharmaceuticals; quality assurance of drugs; safety and efficacy of drugs; pharmacy practice; veterinary pharmacy.

The Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research is published twice yearly by the Nigeria Association of Pharmacists in Academia

Current Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2021): June Issue

Published: 2021-08-09

Full Length Articles

Solute-solvent interactions in amphiprotic solvents

Preferential Solvation of 4-Carboxyl-2, 6-Dinitrophenylazohydroxynaphthalenes in Mixed Hydroxylic Solvents

O. E. THOMAS, O. A. ADEGOKE, O. A. ADENMOSUN, O. J. ABIODUN

1-13

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Morphological parts of Spondias mombin (b) stem bark (c) root

Microscopical Characterization and Physicochemical Standardization of Leaves, Stems and Roots of Spondias mombin L. (Anacardiaceae)

A. A. ADENIRAN, E. C. NTAMANWUNA, V. O. BASSEY

15-25

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Map of Akinyele Local Government Area showing the villages where the survey was conducted

Ethnobotanical Survey of Plants used for Cancer Treatment in Akinyele Local Government of Ibadan, Nigeria and Preliminary Cytotoxic Activity of Selected Plants

O. A. AMBALI, E. O. AJAIYEOBA, O. O. OGBOLE, J. A. ADENIJI

27-37

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Landolphia owarensis

Anti-inflammatory Effect of the Alkaloid-rich Fraction of Landolphia owarensis

N. N. IBEKWE, L. B. JOHN-AFRICA

39-44

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Combretum hypopilinum

Evaluation of Phytochemical and Anti-diarrheal Activity of Methanol Stembark Extract of Combretum hypopilinum Diels (Combretaceae)

H. A. ISMAIL, H. S. HASSAN, M. ILYAS, A. A. SADAM

45-52

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Borassus Aethiopum

Evaluation of the Potential Toxicity of the Starch from the Shoot of Borassus Aethiopum Mart in Wistar Rats

F. Y. TATA, S. A. FRANCIS, S. J. MADU, H. A. SA'AB, M. A. ABDULRAZAQ

53-62

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Piliostigma thonningii

Toxicity Study and Anticonvulsant Effect of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Piliostigma thonningii Milne-Redhead (Fabaceae)

J. YAKUBU, O. A. SODIPO, F. I. ABDULRAHMAN, V. M. BALAMI

63-70

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Weekly assessment of rat body weights of control and diabetic rats for 12 weeks. The results are given as mean ± S.D (n=5).

Long Term Effects of Streptozotocin Induced Diabetes Mellitus on Hepatic, Nephrotic and Cardiac Physiology of Female Wistar Rats

F. G. OLAWALE, U. I. AJALA, I. I. ANINYE, S. O. NWOZO, O. A. ADARAMOYE

71-80

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Percentage encounters with antibiotic

Investigation and Comparison of Medicine Use in the three Central Referral Hospitals in Sierra Leone

P. T. OSAHON, M. SAMAI, D. T. THOMAS

81-88

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Flow of participants through the study

Effect of Pharmacist Intervention on Quality of Life of Patients with Major Depressive Disorder in Distressed North East Nigeria

H. YUSUF, M. G. MAGAJI, B. B. MAIHA, J. D. OHIEKU, C. H. WAZIS, S. MOHAMMED

89-97

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Staffing Characteristics of the 19 Outpatient Pharmacies Surveyed

Factors Affecting Medication Dispensing and Counselling Practices in Hospital Pharmacy Settings in Northwest Nigeria

S. N. ABDU-AGUYE, K. S. LABARAN, N. M. DANJUMA, S. MOHAMMED

99-107

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Release Profile of Ibuprofen suppositories prepared using Witepsol® H15 with mixed surfactants and different HLBs

Effect of Hydrophile-Lipophile Balance (HLB) of Mixed Surfactants on In-Vitro Release Profile of Ibuprofen from Semi-Synthetic Suppository Bases

A. A. ADELEKE, F. A. OLADIMEJI

109-117

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Image of agarose gel amplification of PCR products for selected ESBL

Molecular Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta – Lactamase Producing Escherichia Coli Isolated from Pregnant Women with Urinary Tract Infections Attending Ante–Natal Clinics in Ilorin Metropolis

R. H. BELLO, Y.K.E IBRAHIM, B.O. OLAYINKA, A.A.G. JIMOH, N.B. AFOLABI-BALOGUN, A.O. ONI-BABATUNDE, H. O. K OLABODE, M. S. DAVID, A. ALIYU, H. Y. OLUFADI-AHMED

119-129

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