Dr. Michael U. Uhumwangho
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Dr. Michael U. Uhumwangho

Associate Professor
University of Benin, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology from University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. Michael U. Uhumwangho is currently working as Associate Professor at Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Nigeria. He has completed his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology from same University. His main area of expertise includes Tabletting, Controlled Drug Delivery System, Floating Drug Delivery Systems, Novel Drug Delivery Systems, and Pharmaceutical Formulations. He has published 70 research articles in journals as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Pharmacology and Toxicology
100%
Novel Drug Delivery Systems
62%
Controlled Drug Delivery System
90%
Pharmaceutical Formulations
75%
Floating Drug Delivery Systems
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Orakwe, C., C.O. Airemwen and M.U. Uhumwangho, 2015. Formulation and evaluation of gastroretentive floating matrix tablets of metronidazole using Khaya ivorensis gum. Asian J. Pharmaceut. Technol. Innov., 3: 1-9.
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  2. Mustapha, M.A., M.U. Uhumwangho and M.A. Iwuagwu, 2015. Quality by design-based formulation and optimization of artemether-lumefantrine fixed dose combination: Tablets evaluation. Panacea J. Pharm. Pharmaceut. Sci., 4: 108-120.
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  3. Mustapha, M.A., M.U. Uhumwangho and M.A. Iwuagwu, 2015. Quality by design-based formulation and optimization of artemether-lumefantrine fixed dose combination I: Granulates assessment. Panacea J.. Pharm. Pharmaceut. Sci., 4: 121-131.
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  4. Mustapha, M.A., M.A. Iwuagwu and M.U. Uhumwangho, 2015. Compatibility and processing methods study of formulation of artemether-lumefantrine fixed dose combination using analytical tools. Innovare J. Sci., 3: 1-6.
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  5. Latha, K., V.V. Srikanth, S.A. Sunil, N.R. Srinivasa, M.U. Uhumwangho, N.B. Shaik and K.V.R. Murthy, 2015. Applicability of gum karaya in the preparation and in vitro evaluation of losartan potassium as chronotherapeutic drug delivery system. J. Scient. Res., 7: 65-74.
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  6. Eraga, S.O., M.I. Arhewoh, M.U. Uhumwangho and M.A. Iwuagwu, 2015. Characterisation of a novel, multifunctional, co-processed excipient and its effect on release profile of paracetamol from tablets prepared by direct compression. Asian Pac. J. Trop. Biomed., 5: 739-742.
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  7. Uhumwangho, M.U., C.E. Iwuagwu and K. Latha, 2014. Influence of some channeling agents on the release profile of Khaya ivorensis-ibuprofen matrix tablets. Ann. Biol. Res., 5: 4-8.
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  8. Uhumwangho, M.U. and I.L. Ileje, 2014. Preliminary evaluation of the suspending properties of Brachystegia eurycoma gum on metronidazole suspension. Int. Curr. Pharmaceut. J., 3: 328-330.
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  9. Eraga, S.O., C.O. Damisah, M.U. Uhumwangho and M.A. Iwuagwu, 2014. Development and evaluation of novel, multifunctional co-processed excipients for direct compression of paracetamol tablets. J. Sci. Pract. Pharm., 1: 25-30.
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  10. Osazuwa, E.Q. and M.U. Uhumwangho, 2013. Potential of Brachystegia eurycoma gum in ameliorating brittle fracture during tableting. Niger. J. Sci. Envriron., 12: 98-102.
  11. Erebor, J.O., M.A. Iwuagwu, M.U. Uhumwangho, M.I. Arhewoh and J. Oshoma, 2013. Studies on the tabletting characteristics of paracetamol tablets using mucilage extracted from Dioscorea alata. Niger. J. Pharmaceut. Sci., 12: 22-29.
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  12. Avbunudiogba, J.A., R.S. Okor, M.U. Uhumwangho and M.I. Arhewoh, 2013. Protective effect of waxes on aspirin tablets against moisture. Afr. J. Pharmaceut. Res. Dev., 5: 99-104.
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  13. Uhumwangho, M.U., R.S. Okor, E.Q. Osazuwa and A. Onwuaduegbo, 2012. Protective coating of dried Vernonia amygdalina extract by melt granulation and the implication for dissolution rates. Ann. Biomed. Sci., 11: 94-101.
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  14. Uhumwangho, M.U., J.O. Ogedebe and E.Q. Osazuwa, 2012. Effect of surfactants on the mechanical properties of acetaminophen-wax matrix tablets and its implication on dissolution profile. Ife J. Sci., 14: 31-36.
  15. Thahera, P.D., M. Ashok, K. Latha, T. Shailaja, S. Nyamathulla and M.U. Uhumwangho, 2012. Formulation and evaluation of Norfloxacin gastro retentive drug delivery systems using natural polymers. Int. Curr. Pharmaceut. J., 1: 155-164.
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  16. Shailaja, T., K. Latha, P. Sasibhushan, A.M. Alkabab and M.U. Uhumwangho, 2012. A novel bioadhesive polymer: Grafting of tamarind seed polysaccharide and evaluation of its use in buccal delivery of metoprolol succinate. Der Pharmacia Lettre, 4: 487-508.
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  17. Shailaja, T., K. Latha, A.M. Alkabab, P. Sasibhushan and M.U. Uhumwangho, 2012. Formulation and evaluation of orodispersible tablets of metoprolol tartrate with natural and synthetic superdisintegrants. Int. J. Pharm. Pharmaceut. Sci., 4: 148-154.
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  18. Latha, K., M.U. Uhumwangho, S.A. Sunil, M.V. Srikanth and K.V.R. Murthy, 2012. In vitro evaluation of oral timed release tablet of losartan potassium using natural gum and it's solid characterization. Int. J. Pharm. Pharmaceut. Sci., 4: 89-95.
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  19. Avbunudiogba, J.A., R.S. Okor, M.U. Uhumwangho and M.I. Arhewoh, 2012. Melt granulation of aspirin powder as an alternative to slugging: Implication for compressibility and dissolution rate. Niger. J. Pharmaceut. Sci., 11: 23-30.
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  20. Uhumwangho, O.M. and M.U. Uhumwangho, 2011. Recent advances in ocular drug delivery systems-a review. Niger. J. Ophthalmol., 19: 52-59.
  21. Uhumwangho, M.U., M.A. Iwuagwu and O. Onwuzo, 2011. Formulation and evaluation of ibuprofen microspheres prepared by using admixtures of Carnauba wax and goat fat for controlled release application. Afr. J. Sci., 12: 2744-2756.
  22. Uhumwangho, M.U., K. Latha, S.A. Sunil, M.V. Srikanth and K.V.R. Murthy, 2011. Chronotherapeutic delivery systems (ChDDs)-a review. Res. J. Pharm. Technol., 4: 197-202.
  23. Uhumwangho, M.U., E.Q. Osazuwa and E. Ezenwachinemelu, 2011. Preliminary investigation of gum from Hunteria umbellata family Apocynaceae in tablet formulations. Niger. J. Nat. Prod. Med., 15: 66-70.
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  24. Uhumwangho, M.U. and P. Adebayo, 2011. Investigation of carnuba wax as matrix in the formulation of solid lipid microparticles for controlled release application. J. Pharm. Allied Sci., 8: 1315-1322.
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  25. Uhumwangho, M.U. and K.V.R. Murthy, 2011. Release characteristics of diltiazem hydrochloride wax-matrix granules-thermal sintering effect. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 15: 365-370.
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  26. Uhumwangho, M.U. and K.V.R. Murthy, 2011. Effect of sintering on controlled release profile of diltiazem hydrochloride tablets prepared by melt granulation technique. J. Pharm. Bioresour., 8: 8-15.
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  27. Uhumwangho, M.U. and K.V.R. Murthy, 2011. In-vitro characterization of optimized multi-unit dosage forms of theophylline and its solid state characterisation. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 15: 649-655.
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  28. Sunil, S.A., N.S. Rao, M.V. Srikanth, M.U. Uhumwangho, K.S.P. Kumar and K.V.R. Murthy, 2011. Development and evaluation of a chronotherapeutic drug delivery system of torsemide. Braz. J. Pharmaceut. Sci., 47: 593-600.
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  29. Srikanth, M.V., R. Sreenivasa, S.A. Sunil, G.S. Sharma, M.U. Uhumwangho and K.V.R. Murthy, 2011. Formulation and evaluation of Gastro retentive floating drug delivery system of ofloxacin. Drug Invention Today, 3: 7-9.
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  30. Srikanth, M.V., M.U. Uhumwangho, R. Screenivasa, S.A. Sunil, R.B. Janaki and K.V.R. Murthy, 2011. Formulation and evaluation of gastro retentive floating drug delivery system for propranolol HCl. J. Pharm. Allied Sci., 8: 1339-1348.
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  31. Latha, K., M.U. Uhumwangho, S.A. Sunil, M.V. Srikanth and K.V.R. Murthy, 2011. Preparation and in vitro evaluation of compression coated tablet of losartan potassium using admixture of hydrophilic polymer and excipients. Int. J. Novel Drug Delivery Technol., 1: 29-39.
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  32. Latha, K., M.U. Uhumwangho, S.A. Sunil, M.V. Srikanth and K.V.R. Murthy, 2011. Development of an optimised losartan potassium press-coated tablets for chronotherapeutic drug delivery. Trop. J. Pharmaceut. Res., 10: 551-558.
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  33. Uhumwangho, M.U., R.S. Okor and S.O. Olobia, 2010. Characterisation of metronidazole granules prepared by melt granulation and melt dispersion techniques. Res. J. Pharmaceut. Biol. Chem. Sci., 1: 231-238.
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  34. Uhumwangho, M.U., K. Latha, S.A. Sunil, M.V. Srikanth and K.V.R. Murthy, 2010. Formulation of gastro-retentive floating tables of diltiazem hydrochloride wtih carnauba wax by melt granulation technique. J. Pharmaceut. Allied Sci., 7: 979-986.
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  35. Uhumwangho, M.U., 2010. Influence of non ionic surfactants on the release characteristic of wax-matrix ibuprofen granules formed by thermal technique. J. Pharmaceut. Allied Sci., 7: 1174-1181.
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  36. Uhumwangho, M.U. and R.S. Okor, 2010. Cationic effect on the electrolyte flocculation of cassava starch emulsion. Pak. J. Scient. Ind. Res., 53: 278-280.
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  37. Srikanth, M.V., S.A. Sunil, N.S. Rao, M.U. Uhumwangho and K.R. Murthy, 2010. Ion-exchange resins as controlled drug delivery carriers. J. Scient. Res., 2: 597-611.
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  38. Srikanth, M.V., R.N. Sreenivasa, S.A. Sunil, G.S. Sharma, M.U. Uhumwangho and K.V.R. Murthy, 2010. Dissolution rate enhancement of poorly water soluble bicalutamide by using adsorption process. Int. J. Pharm. Res., 2: 62-66.
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  39. Srikanth, M.V., M.U. Uhumwangho, S.A. Sunil, N.S. Rao, C.H.R. Kiran and K.V. Ramanamurthy, 2010. Design and evaluation of taste masked drotaverine HCl orodispersible tablets using polymethacrylate polymers. Der Pharmacia Lettre, 2: 223-231.
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  40. Sharma, G.S., M.V. Srikanth, M.U. Uhumwangho, K.S.P. Kumar and K.V.R. Murthy, 2010. Recent trends in pulsatile drug delivery systems-a review. Int. J. Drug Delivery, 2: 200-212.
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  41. Latha, K., M.U. Uhumwangho, S.A. Sunil, M.V. Srikanth and K.V.R. Murthy, 2010. Chronobiology and chronotherapy of hypertension-a review. Int. J. Health Res., 3: 121-131.
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  42. Uhumwangho, M.U., R.S. Okor and T. Adogah, 2009. Potential of carnuba wax in ameliorating brittle fracture during tableting. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 22: 58-61.
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  43. Ahonkhai, I., B.A. Ayinde, O. Edogun and M.U. Uhumwangho, 2009. Antimicrobial activities of the volatile oils of Ocimum bacilicum L. and Ocimum gratissimum L. (Lamiaceae) against some aerobic dental isolates. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 22: 405-409.
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  44. Uhumwangho, M.U. and R.S. Okor, 2008. Stability studies on the conventional and multi-unit dose tablets of theophylline: Temperature effect. Niger. J. Pharm., 41: 34-39.
  45. Uhumwangho, M.U. and R.S. Okor, 2008. Stability studies on the conventional and multi-unit dose tablets of theophylline: Moisture effect. Niger. J. Pharm., 41: 47-51.
  46. Uhumwangho, M.U. and R.S. Okor, 2008. Estimation of the release profiles of multi-unit dose tablets of theophylline from the release profiles of their components. Trop. J. Pharmaceut. Res., 7: 981-986.
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  47. Uhumwangho, M.U. and R.S. Okor, 2008. A comparative study of dissolution characteristics of polymeric and wax granulations of theophylline and their tablets. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 21: 230-236.
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  48. Eichie, F.E., R.S. Okor and M.U. Uhumwangho, 2008. Preliminary report on the modified compression properties of tapioca powder: Part 2. J. Pharm. Res., 7: 24-26.
  49. Uhumwangho, M.U., R.S. Okor, F.E. Eichie, H. Azu and A.E. Onyebuchi, 2007. Incorporation of certain hydrophobic excipients in the core of melt granules of paracetamol and the effect on drug release profiles. Trop. J. Pharmaceut. Res., 6: 767-771.
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  50. Uhumwangho, M.U. and R.S. Okor, 2007. Multi-unit dosage formulations of theophylline for controlled release applications. Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica-Drug Res., 64: 553-559.
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  51. Uhumwangho, M.U. and R.S. Okor, 2007. Modeling of drug release from multi-unit dosage tablets of theophylline. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 6: 2519-2525.
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  52. Uhumwangho, M.U. and R.S. Okor, 2007. A comparative study of the dissolution characteristics of capsule and tablet dosage forms of melt granulations of paracetamol-diluent effects. Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica-Drug Res., 64: 73-79.
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  53. Okor, R.S., F.E. Eichie and M.U. Uhumwangho, 2007. Effect of protective coating of aspirin tablets with acrylatemethacrylate copolymers on tablet disintegration times and dissolution rates. Indian J. Pharmaceut. Sci., 69: 591-594.
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  54. Eichie, F.E., R.S. Okor, M.U. Uhumwangho and I.Y. Osakue, 2007. Relationship between slugging pressure and Brittle fracture tendency-a case study for aspirin tablets. Trop. J. Pharmaceut. Res., 4: 483-487.
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  55. Uhumwangho, M.U., R.S. Okor, F.E. Eichie and C.M. Abbah, 2006. Influence of some starch binders on the brittle fracture tendency of paracetamol tablets. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 5: 1950-1953.
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  56. Uhumwangho, M.U. and S. Okor, 2006. Effect of matrix granulation and wax coating on the dissolution rates of paracetamol granules. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 5: 766-769.
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  57. Uhumwangho, M.U. and R.S. Okor, 2006. Studies on the compressibility of wax matrix granules of acetaminophen and their admixtures with various tableting bases. Pak. J Pharm. Sci., 19: 98-103.
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  58. Uhumwangho, M.U. and R.S. Okor, 2006. Potential use of trona (Kaun) and goat fat in the in-situ emulsification of coconut oil to form creams. J. Raw Mater. Res., 3: 61-68.
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  59. Uhumwangho, M.U. and R.S. Okor, 2006. Modification of drug release from acetaminophen granules by melt granulation technique-consideration of release kinetics. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 19: 22-27.
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  60. Uhumwangho, M.U. and M.A. Iwuagwu, 2006. Effect of relative humidity on the mechanical properties of some brands of paracetamol tablets. Int. J. Scient. Technol. Res., 3: 22-29.
  61. Okor, R.S., M.U. Uhumwangho, F.E. Eichie and D.B. Gbenewei, 2006. A comparative study of the binder effect of maize starch and tapioca on the mechanical properties of lactose tablets. West. Afr. J. Pharm., 19: 9-13.
  62. Uhumwangho, M.U., R.S. Okor and F.E. Eichie, 2005. Film coating of aspirin tablets with polyvinyl pyrrolidone/α-cellulose mixtures and the effect on tablet disintegration times. Niger. J. Pharmaceut. Res., 4: 1-3.
  63. Uhumwangho, M.U. and R.S. Okor, 2005. The nature of surface charges on α‐cellulose particles and the implication for stability of its aqueous dispersions to electrolytes. J. Macromol. Sci. Part B: Phys., 44: 689-695.
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  64. Uhumwangho, M.U. and R.S. Okor, 2005. Humidity effect on the disintegrant property of α-cellulose and the implication for dissolution rates in paracetamol tablets. Pak. J. Scient. Ind. Res., 48: 8-13.
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  65. Uhumwangho, M.U. and R.S. Okor, 2005. Effect of humidity on the disintegrant property of α-cellulose. Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica-Drug Res., 62: 39-44.
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  66. Uhumwangho, M.U. and R.S. Okor, 2005. Effect of humidity on the disintegrant property of α-cellulose, Part II: A technical note. AAPS PharmSciTech, 6: E31-E34.
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  67. Uhumwangho, M.U. and R.S. Okor, 2005. Current trends in the production and biomedical applications of liposomes: A review. J. Biomed. Res., 4: 9-21.
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  68. Eichie, F.E., R.S. Okor and M.U. Uhumwangho, 2005. Effect of particle size on the dissolution characteristics of aspirin crystals. Niger. J. Pharmaceut. Res., 4: 70-74.
  69. Uhumwangho, M.U., R.S. Okor and F.E. Eichie, 2004. Effect of cation content of certain ammoniomethacrylate copolymers type A (RL) and B (RS) on their binder property in tableting. Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica-Drug Res., 61: 255-258.
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  70. Uhumwangho, M.U. and R.S. Okor, 2004. Anomalous effect of compression pressure on the brittle fracture tendency of α-cellulose tablets. Int. J. Pharmaceut., 284: 69-74.
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