A global healthcare leader, Novartis has one of the most exciting product pipelines in the industry today. A pipeline of innovative medicines brought to life by diverse, talented and performance driven people. All of which makes them one of the most rewarding employers in their field.

About Authors:
Dr.Vivek Srivastav (Ph.D)
Maxcure drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
B-7, Laxmi Tower-II, Block-C, L.S.C.
Saraswati Vihar, Delhi-110034

Gout is a kind of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in the joints. Acute gout is a painful condition that typically affects one joint. Chronic gout is repeated episodes of pain and inflammation, which may involve more than one joint. Gout is a medical condition usually characterized by recurrent attacks of acute inflammatory arthritis—a red, tender, hot, swollen joint. The metatarsal-phalangeal joint at the base of the big toe is affected most often (condition also known as podagra¹), accounting for half of cases. Other joints, such as the heels, knees, wrists and fingers, may also be affected. Joint pain usually begins over 2–4 hours and during the night. The reason for onset at night is due to the lower body temperature then. Other symptoms that may occur along with the joint pain include fatigue and a high fever

About Author:
Anuradha Kaplish
M. Pharmacy (Drug discovery and drug development)
University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University,
Chandigarh-160014, India

1. INTRODUCTION
A peptic ulcer is a hole in the gut lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. A peptic ulcer of the stomach is called a gastric ulcer; of the duodenum, a duodenal ulcer; and of the esophagus, an esophageal ulcer. An ulcer occurs when the lining of these organs is corroded by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach cells. Peptic ulcer disease is common, affecting millions of Americans yearly. The medical cost of treating peptic ulcer and its complications runs in the billions of dollars annually. Recent medical advances have increased our understanding of ulcer formation [1,2].

About Authors:
Honey Jain, Neha Batra
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Jaipur National University,
Jaipur

ABSTRACT
The family Cyperacea includes approximately 3000 species of which about 220 species are identified as weeds and of which 42% of these weeds are in the genus Cyperus. Both purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus L.) and yellow nutsedge (C. esculentus L.) are problem weeds in many parts of the world. Nutsedges originate from tropical and subtropical areas. . The plant produces rhizomes, tubers, basal bulbs and fibrous roots below ground, and rosettes of leaves, scapes, and umbels above ground.  C. rotutdus consists of rhizome and stolon having a number of wiry roots, stolon 10-20 cm long having a number of rhizomes, crowded together on the stolons, rhizomes bluntly conical and vary in size and thickness.The rhizomes are initially white and fleshy with scaly leaves and then become fibrous, wiry, and very dark brown with age. Purple nutsedge is readily distinguished from yellow nut sedge and other sedges by its purplish brown spikelets and scaly or wiry rhizomes that often bear chains of tubers.Phytochemical studies have shown that the major chemical components of this herb are polyphenol, flavonol glycoside, alkaloid, saponins, sesquiterpenoids and essential oil. Rhizome of the plant is used in fever,arthritis,diuretic, nervine tonic, treatment of diarrhea and dysentery ,leprosy, bronchitis, amenorrhea, and blood disorders. Leaves and seeds are rich in volatile oil and act on digestive system. Fruits are used as carminative , diuretic tonic, stomachic. Oil is fungicidal and bactericidal.

The Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) is a constituent R&D establishment of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Applications for Scientific positions for following positions are invited by the institute, which is engaged in research in many different areas of modern biological sciences and microbe-related biotechnology, with special emphasis on research and development of an interdisciplinary nature :

The Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD) is one of the autonomous institutes under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. The objective of IBSD is to develop and utilize the rich bioresources of the Northeastern Region of the country through the application of modern tools of biology and biotechnology.

Exotic Naturals is a Natural Products R&D company. We develop novel plant products for use in human healthcare and crop health. Since it was founded in 1994, Exotic Naturals has served the needs of the Dietary Ingredients, Herbal Supplements, Phytopharmaceutical and Biopesticide industry in N. America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

ANSWERS of Previous PharmaQUIZ-9:
1.C    2.C    3.C    4.B    5.B
6.C    7.B    8.B    9.A    10.D

ANSWERS of Previous PharmaQUIZ-8:

1.A    2.B    3.A    4.D    5.B

Cipla known for its innovative pharmaceutical products backed by latest in technology and creative marketing practices, is enjoying a commanding position among the top pharma companies in the country.
Several specialised therapeutic divisions and promising new products have been launched and many more are in the pipeline.

ANSWERS of Previous PharmaQUIZ-7:

1.C    2.D    3.C    4.C    5.D

6.D    7.C    8.B    9.D    10.C

ZANEKA HEALTH CARE PVT LTD. is manufacturing more than 400 formulations in the form of tablets, capsules, Dry syrup (Beta Lactum & Non Beta lactum), Ointments, Liquid Syrup & Dry Powder Injections (Beta Lactum)
They at ZANEKA believe that if their customer is happy then they are happy. They are committed to deliver high standard of product and develop products with the feedbacks from the customer and the final consumer following the proper WHO GMP guidelines.

Cipla known for its innovative pharmaceutical products backed by latest in technology and creative marketing practices, is enjoying a commanding position among the top pharma companies in the country.
Several specialised therapeutic divisions and promising new products have been launched and many more are in the pipeline.

Centaur Pharmaceuticals is among the few, fully integrated pharmaceutical players in India with major presence in formulations, API, contract research and contract manufacturing, with exports to over 60 countries. On the domestic front, Centaur Pharmaceuticals is among India's Top Pharmaceutical players with six brands ranking first in respective therapeutic segments.

Founded in 2005 in Pune, BioEra Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. is rapidly expanding in Indian and abroad market to cater the evergreen field of Life Sciences.

Founded in 2005 in Pune, BioEra Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. is rapidly expanding in Indian and abroad market to cater the evergreen field of Life Sciences.

ANSWERS of Previous PharmaQUIZ-6:

1.B   2.A   3.B   4.D   5.A

6.B   7.C   8.B   9.A   10.A

Banaras Hindu University ranks among the first few in the country in the field of academic and research output. This university has two campuses, 3 institutes, 16 faculties, 140 departments, 4 advanced centers and 4 interdisciplinary schools.