Dr. Rafeeq Alam Khan
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Dr. Rafeeq Alam Khan

Professor
King Saud bin Abdul Aziz University for Health Sciences, Saudi Arabia

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Pharmacology from University of Karachi, Pakistan

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Area of Interest:

Pharmacology and Toxicology
100%
Biochemical Studies
62%
Inflammation
90%
Pharmacy
75%
Process Control
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
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Selected Publications

  1. Sultana, N., R.A. Khan and I. Azhar, 2013. Anti-tussive effect and gross toxicities of methanol extract of Mucuna pruriens (L) DC in comparison of codeine phosphate. Int. Res. J. Pharm., 4: 62-65.
  2. Sultana, N., R.A. Khan and I. Azhar, 2013. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of methanol extract of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. Int. J. Biol. Res., 1: 69-73.
  3. Siddiq, A., R.A. Khan and A.A. Siddiqui, 2013. Comparison of hepatic parameters following administration of antihypertensive, hypolipidemic and hypoglycemic drugs. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 9: 82-96.
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  4. Siddiq, A. and R.A. Khan, 2013. Risk and benefits: Electrolytes imbalance associated with the use of multiple drugs. Am. J. Res. Communi., 1: 34-40.
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  5. Siddiq, A. and R.A. Khan, 2013. Effect of multi drug administration on cardiac enzymes and tissues. Am. J. Adv. Drug Delivery, 1: 36-42.
  6. Riaz, A., R.A. Khan and M. Ahmed, 2013. Glycemic response of citrus limon, pomegranate and their combinations in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Australian J. Basic Applied Sci., 7: 215-219.
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  7. Razzak, M., R.A. Khan, I. Chaudhari, M. Ahmed and N. Shamim, 2013. Prevalence of psychiatric disorders in Karachi: 2006-2010. Am. J. Res. Communi., 1: 220-243.
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  8. Rajput, M.A., R.A. Khan and Z. Feroz, 2013. Evaluation of antiepileptic activity of the methanol extract of Trachyspermum ammi (L.). Arch. Biol. Sci., 65: 815-819.
  9. Qazi, N., R.A. Khan, Y.F. Kazi, P. Kumar and G.H. Rizwani, 2013. Antibacterial activity of Carthamus tinctorius L. against bacterial isolates. J. Antimicrobials Photon, 128: 172-176.
  10. Moideen, S., R.A. Khan and A.A. Siddiqui, 2013. Efficacy of metronidazole in combination with amoxicillin and doxycycline in adult periodontitis. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 9: 99-104.
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  11. Khan, R.A., M. Arif, B. Sherwani and M. Ahmed, 2013. Acute and sub chronic toxicity of Mucuna pruriens, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Myristica fragrans and their effects on hematological parameters. Australian J. Basic Applied Sci., 7: 641-647.
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  12. Haq, R.U., A. Wahab, K. Ayub, K. Mehmood, M.A. Sherkheli, R.A. Khan and M. Raza, 2013. Antitussive efficacy and safety profile of ethyl acetate fraction of Terminalia chebula. ISRN Pharmacology. 10.1155/2013/256934.
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  13. Feroz, Z., R.A. Khan, Amber and Mahayrookh, 2013. Impact of herbal drug combination on lipid profile, renal and cardiac parameters. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 26: 819-822.
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  14. Feroz, Z., R.A. Khan, Amber and Mahayrookh, 2013. Hepatoprotective effect of herbal drug on CCl4 induced liver damage. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 26: 99-103.
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  15. Bukhari, I.A., A.J. Shah, R.A. Khan, S.A. Meo, A. Khan and A.H. Gilani, 2013. Gut modulator effects of Conyza bonariensis explain its traditional use in constipation and diarrhea. Eur. Rev. Med. Pharmacol. Sci., 7: 552-558.
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  16. Ashraf, R., R.A. Khan, I. Ashraf and A.A. Qureshi, 2013. Effects of Allium sativum (Garlic) on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 26: 859-863.
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  17. Zafar, I., M. Khan, S.M. Turab and R.A. Khan, 2012. Efficacy and safety of fenofibrate in patients with hyperuricemia. J. Dow Univ. Health Sci., 6: 3-6.
  18. Tauqeer, S., R.A. Khan and A.A. Siddiqui, 2012. Evaluation of teratogenic effects of risperidone following simultaneous administration with antihypertensive and antiemetic drugs. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 25: 261-266.
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  19. Rizvi, F., M. Khan, R.A. Khan and F. Asad, 2012. Evaluation of efficacy of bodesonide in prevention of cardiovascular risks in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. Med. Forum, 23: 70-74.
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  20. Rajput, M.A., R.A. Khan, N. Qazi and Z. Feroz, 2012. Effect of methanol extract of ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi L) on blood coagulation in rats. JLUMHS, 11: 105-108.
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  21. Khan, M., R.A. Khan, S.M. Turab and S. Murad, 2012. The role of allopurinol and angiotensin receptor blocker in serum uric acid reduction in gouty and hypertensive patients. Med. Forum, 23: 67-69.
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  22. Haq, R.U., I.U. Shah, Z. Ullah, R.A. Khan and A. Malik, 2012. Antitussive and toxicological evaluation of Vitex negundo. Natural Prod. Res., 26: 484-488.
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  23. Ali, M.M., R.A. Khan and A. Mehdi, 2012. Effect of azoles, polyenes, garlic and cinnamon on Candida albicans isolates from oral cavity. J. Pak. Dent. Assoc., 21: 94-98.
  24. Siddiq, A., R.A. Khan and S.G. Baig, 2011. Does atorvastatin work more effectively than biguanides in reducing cardiovascular risk factors? J. Pharm. BioAllied Sci., 3: 306-309.
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  25. Rizvi, F., M. Khan, R. Alam, N. Rizvi and F. Asad, 2011. Evaluation of efficacy of atorvastatin in prevention of cardiovascular risk in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 62: 561-566.
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  26. Riaz, A., R.A. Khan, A.A. Siddiqi and T. Mirza, 2011. Evaluation of weight reducing effect of evening primrose oil. J. Pharm. Nutr. Sci., 1: 15-19.
  27. Razzaq, F.A., R.A. Khan, Z. Feroz and S. Afroz, 2011. Effect of Berberis aristata on lipid profile and coagulation parameters. Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 5: 943-947.
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  28. Khan, M., R.A. Khan, F. Islam, J. Laghari and S. Jamali, 2011. To study the efficacy of losartan on urinary uric acid excretion in thiazide induced hyperuricemic and hypertensive patients. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 24: 583-587.
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  29. Haq, R.U., U. Farooq, A. Wahab, V. Ahmed and R.A. Khan, 2011. Investigation of antitussive and toxicological activity of Ballota limbata in mice. Pharm. Biol., 49: 627-632.
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  30. Feroz, Z., R.A. Khan and S. Afroz, 2011. Cumulative toxicities on lipid profile and glucose following administration of anti-epileptic, anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic and anti-arrhythmic drugs. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 24: 47-51.
  31. Feroz, Z., R.A. Khan and S. Afroz, 2011. Adverse effects of anti-epileptic, anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic and anti-arrhythmic drugs on hematological and hepatic parameters. Lat. Am. J. Pharm., 30: 229-236.
  32. Das, D., M. Khan, A. Gul and R.A. Khan, 2011. Safety and efficacy of lodoxamide in renal keratoconjunctivitis. J. Pak. Med. Associat., 61: 239-241.
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  33. Bilal, M., R.A. Khan, A. Ahmed and S. Afroz, 2011. Partial evaluation of technique used in cupping therapy. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 7: 65-68.
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  34. Ashraf, R., R.A. Khan and I. Ashraf, 2011. Garlic (Allium sativum) supplementation with standard antidiabetic agent provides better diabetic control in type 2 diabetes patients. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 24: 565-570.
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  35. Ashraf, R., R.A. Khan and I. Ashraf, 2011. Effects of garlic on blood glucose levels and HbA1c in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. J. Med. Plants Res., 5: 2922-2928.
  36. Ahmed, A., R.A. Khan, M.K. Azim, A. Saeed, M.A. Mesaik, S. Ahmed and I. Imran, 2011. Effect of natural honey on human platelets and blood coagulation proteins. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 24: 389-398.
  37. Ahmed, A., R.A. Khan, A.A. Ali and M.A. Mesaik, 2011. Effect of wet cupping therapy on virulent cellulitis secondary to bee honey sting: A case report. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 7: 123-125.
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  38. Riaz, A., R.A. Khan, S. Ahmed and S. Afroz, 2010. Assessment of acute toxicity and reproductive capability of a herbal combination. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 23: 1-4.
  39. Feroz, Z., R.A. Khan, T. Mirza and S. Afroz, 2010. Adverse effects of cumulative administration of anti-epileptic, anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic and anti-arrhythmic drugs on renal and cardiac parameters. Int. J. Med. Res., 1: 39-47.
  40. Bukhari, I.A., R.A. Khan, A.H. Gilani, S. Ahmed and S.A. Saeed, 2010. Analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet activities of the methanolic extract of Acacia modesta leaves. Inflammopharmacol., 18: 187-196.
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  41. Wahab, A., R.U. Haq, A. Ahmed, R.A. Khan and M. Raza, 2009. Anticonvulsant activities of nutmeg oil of myristica fragrans. Phytother. Res., 23: 153-158.
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  42. Riaz, A., R.A. Khan and S.P. Ahmed, 2009. Assessment of anticoagulant effect of evening primrose oil. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 22: 355-359.
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  43. Khan, Y., R.A. Khan, S. Afroz and A. Siddiq, 2009. Evaluation of hypolipidemic effect of citrus lemon. J. Basic Applied Sci., 6: 39-43.
  44. Ahmad, A., R.A. Khan and M.A. Mesaik, 2009. Anti inflammatory effect of natural honey on bovine thrombin-induced oxidative burst in phagocytes. Phytother. Res., 23: 801-808.
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  45. Ahmad, A., M.K. Azim, M.A. Mesaik and R.A. Khan, 2008. Natural honey modulates physiological glycemic response compared to simulated honey and D-glucose. J. Food Sci., 73: H165-H167.
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  46. Khan, R.A., S. Sadruddin and T. Mirza, 2007. Evaluation of safety profile of herbal tea. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 3: 49-53.
  47. Bukhari, I.A., R.A. Khan, A.U. Gilani, A.J. Shah, J. Hussain and V.U. Ahmad, 2007. The analgesic, anti-inflammatory and calcium antagonist potential of Tanacetum artemisioides. Arch Pharm. Res., 30: 303-312.
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  48. Khan, R.A., S. Sadruddin, R.U. Haq and T. Mirza, 2006. Antitussive effect of herbal tea on chemical induced coughing in mice. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 2: 79-82.
  49. Khan, R.A., I.A. Bukahri, S.A. Nawaz and M.I. Choudhary, 2006. Acetyl-cholinesterase and Butyrylcholinesterase inhibitory potential of some Pakistani medicinal plants. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 2: 7-10.
  50. Islam, F., R.A. Khan, S.M. Shamim and T. Mirza, 2006. Evaluation of safety profile of entoban syrup: (A herbal product). Ann. Abbasi Shaheed Hospital. K & M.D. Coll., 11: 36-41.
  51. Khan, R.A., S.A. Siddiqui, E. Azhar and S.P. Ahmed, 2005. Preliminary screening of methanol and butanol extracts of Tamarindus indica for anti-emetic activity. J. Basic Applied Sci., 1: 51-54.
  52. Gilani, A.H., I.A. Bukhari, R.A. Khan, A.U. Khan, F. Ullah and V.U. Ahmad, 2005. Cholinomimetic and calcium channel blocking activities of Carthamus oxycantha. Phytother. Res., 19: 679-683.
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  53. Ahmed, S.P., R.A. Khan, Mahayrookh and S. Haider, 2005. The effect of ascorbic acid on glutamate induced behavioral changes. Pak. J. Pharmacol., 22: 47-55.
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  54. Khan, R.A., S.P. Ahmed, A.B. Rehman, A. Hussain and S. Haider, 2004. Assessment of role of α-tocopherol in glutamate induced behavioral changes. Int. J. Boil. Biotech., 1: 705-708.
  55. Bukhari, I.A., A. Dar and R.A. Khan, 2004. Antinociceptive activity of methanolic extracts of St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) preparation. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 17: 13-19.
  56. Ahmed, S.P., A.B. Rehman, R.A. Khan, M. Rookh and S. Haider, 2004. Role of buspirone in lithium treated rats. Int. J. Boil. Biotech., 1: 209-212.
  57. Ahmed, S.P., A.B. Rehman, M. Rookh, R.A. Khan and S. Akhtar, 2004. Assessment of role of methylcobalamine in excitotoxic effects of glutamic acid. Pak. J. Pharmacol., 21: 25-29.
  58. Baig, S.G., S.P. Ahmed, R. A. Khan and S.S. Ali, 2002. Comparative studies of safi and ferrous gluconate on human volunteers. Pak. J. Pharmacol., 19: 21-31.
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  59. Ahmed, S.P., R.A. Khan, B. Shayum and F. Hasan, 2002. Susceptibility of Proteus and Klebsiella to antimicrobial agents. Pak. J. Pharmacol., 19: 49-51.
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  60. Rahman, A.B., M.T. Aftab and R.. Khan, 2001. A pilot study: asymptomatic hyperlipoproteinemias in undergraduate university students. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 14: 1-4.
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