Yogesh Murti - Articles

Importance of Benzothiazole Nucleus in Medicinal

Benzothiazole derivatives have diverse chemical reactivity and broad spectrum of biological activity. A number of therapeutic agents have been synthesized having benzothiazole as a basic nucleus like- diamthazole dihydrochloride as antifungal, ethoxzolamide as diuretic, pramipexole as antiparkinsonian and riluzole as anticonvulsant and antiparkinsonian. The present review focusing on the benzothiazoles with potential activities that are now in development. Read

By: Yogesh Murti | 22/08/2008 | Medicine

Indian Pharma Industry: Riding the Barometer of Success

As the Indian Pharma Industry grows and more and bigger players gear up to bring global blockbusters in the Indian market, the competition is definitely going to heat up. Many of these MNCs are collaborating with Indian companies, which often offer as much as 30% to 50% savings in total drug discovery and development costs. Read

By: Yogesh Murti | 05/03/2008 | Business

“me-too” Drugs: Good or Bad?

A drug that is structurally very similar to already known drugs, with only minor differences. The term "me-too" carries a negative connotation. However, me-too drugs are also a powerful tool for cutting health care costs. Given everything, it should come as no surprise that these more expensive “me-too” drugs cost the medical industry money. Since most new “me-too” drugs are much more expensive than equally effective older drugs, they represent a waste of health care resources. Read

By: Yogesh Murti | 01/03/2008 | Medicine

Family Pharmacy: an Independent Pharmacy to Serve your Family

At Family Pharmacy, professionally trained pharmacists are happy to provide authoritative answers about your medications. This helpful service from a friendly, respected health care professional, is just one of the benefits of shopping at your neighborhood Family Pharmacy.With a population of billion, the family pharmacy in India is in demand for its various services. Read

By: Yogesh Murti | 12/02/2008 | Medicine

Advance Cytology: a Tool for Patient Care

The word cytology is derived from the Greek words kytos meaning hollow vessel and logos meaning discourse, so literally cytology is the study of hollow vessels or the study of cells. Despite the overwhelming interest in the development of several computer-based technologies in the last several years, the role of automation in cytology has remained controversial. Read

By: Yogesh Murti | 25/09/2007 | Diseases & Conditions