Jayashree Thakwani's Profile
M.Pharm.Sci
Jayashree holds Masters in Pharmaceutics from Mumbai University. She has extensive experience in R&D of pharmaceutical formulations. Her hobbies include reading, writing, traveling, listening to music and painting.
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Metformin - Diabetes Drug with New Therapeutic Uses
Metformin, a century old anti-diabetic drug used commonly to bring down blood sugar levels has other therapeutic uses like treating PCOS, aging and obesity.
3D Printing in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Technology and Future
3D printing technology of medicines in the pharmaceutical industry is an advanced drug delivery system that uses computer-aided designs to create personalized drugs.
Self-Medication
Self-medication is treating self with non-prescription or over the counter medications, for treating self-diagnosed medical conditions. Self-medication must be done with caution, as it can lead to drug-drug or food-drug interactions.
Smart Drugs
Nootropics are drugs or substances which improve cognition that are being increasingly used nowadays to overcome the pressures in competitive scenarios.
Birth Control Implant
Birth Control Implant is a long-acting birth control contraceptive inserted into the arm. It is a safe and effective method to prevent pregnancy. Nexplanon is the brand name of one such implant.