About
Professional Summary
Dr. Vijay R Chidrawar is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at Northern Border University, since 2014. He completed his Ph.D. studies from Saurashtra University (Dept. of Pharmacy) Gujarat, India. He has a good level of knowledge and experience in the field of pharmaceutical care plan evaluation and prescription analysis. He has authored more than 65 research articles and review articles in well reputed indexed National and international journals. He has presented many scientific papers at national and international conferences. He judged 02 Ph.D. thesis, 22 masters (research), 10 graduations (research projects) works, and 6 funded research projects. In consideration of the importance of various diseases like Osteoporosis, Cancer, infertility, obesity, and Diabetes in Saudi Arabia, he shifted his research work to this field. He has more than 13 years of teaching and research experience at various institutes. In 2016, one of his research got first prize at International Conference in Dubai, DUPHAT 2016. He is a life member of professional bodies like the Indian Pharmacological Society and Indian Pharmacognostic Society. He was invited to deliver lectures in India and Saudi Arabia at various conferences. Dr. Vijay is actively involved in training and research at Northern Border University. He is also serving as associate editor-in-chief, member of scientific journal editorial boards, advisor of scientific journal advisory boards, and reviewer of journal review boards.
Employment
Professional Appointments
Assistant Professor
SVKM's, NMIMS, School of Pharmacy and Technology Management
May 2023 — Present
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Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Education
Academic Background
Editorial Services
Editorial & Publishing Roles
Editorial Board Member
Jun 2019 — Present
Serving as Editorial Board Member for Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Editorial Board Member
Jun 2019 — Present
Serving as Editorial Board Member for Current Research in Neuroscience.
Editorial Board Member
Jun 2019 — Present
Serving as Editorial Board Member for Singapore Journal of Scientific Research.
Editorial Board Member
Jun 2019 — Present
Serving as Editorial Board Member for American Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Publications (68)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Predict and Overcome Drug Resistance in Breast Cancer: A Translational Approach
Durgacharan A. Bhagwat, Sonali Anil Chikhalwale, Sachin Suryakant Mali, Vijay R. Chidrawar, Sudarshan Singh
Current Pharmaceutical Design
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2026
Targeting Angiogenesis in Drug Discovery: Current Status and Future Directions
Sharon Blessy, Vijay R Chidrawar, Ashwini Deshpande
Current Drug Targets
| Journal Article
2026
Navigating the Future of Infectious Diseases Management Through Carbon Nanotubes: A Review
Arprita Malhan, Mridul Guleria, Ushasi Das, Sutapa Biswas Majee, Sudarshan Singh, Pooja V. Nagime, Dwi Marlina Syukri, Vijay R. Chidrawar, Resti Arania, Sheeba Shafi
Nano LIFE
| Journal Article
2026
Navigating the Potential of Natural Products through Nano-enabled Drug Deliveries in Mitigation of Cancer: A Review
Mridul Guleria, Arprita Malhan, Sudarshan Singh, Vijay R. Chidrawar, Pooja V. Nagime
Nano LIFE
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2025
Enhanced Topical Delivery of Methotrexate via Transferosome-Loaded Microneedle Array Patch: Formulation, Optimization, and In Vitro–In Vivo Assessment
Snehal Shinde, Anil Kumar Singh, Vijay R. Chidrawar, Amarjitsing Rajput, Sudarshan Singh
Pharmaceuticals
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2025
Process Parameter Screening Through Fractional Factorial Design for the Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles
Harshilkumar Jani, Ketan Ranch, Vijay R. Chidrawar, Popat Mohite, Sudarshan Singh
Processes
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2025
Multi-faceted Anti-obesity Effects of N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptor Modulators: Central-Peripheral Crosstalk
Shruti Subhash Shiromwar, Vijay R. Chidrawar, Sudarshan Singh, Havagiray R. Chitme, Rahul Maheshwari, Shabnam Sultana
Journal of Molecular Neuroscience
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2024
Waste-to-Value-Added Customized Cationic Banana Starch for Potential Flocculant Application
Abhijeet Puri, Dwi Marlina Syukri, Eka Silvia, Festy Ladyani, Popat Mohite, Nitin Ade, Shubham Munde, Vijay R Chidrawar, Sudarshan Singh, Sheeba Shafi
Journal of Polymers and the Environment
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2024
Permeability-Enhanced Liposomal Emulgel Formulation of 5-Fluorouracil for the Treatment of Skin Cancer
Ankur Pachauri, Havagiray Chitme, Sharad Visht, Vijay Chidrawar, Nawaj Mohammed, Basel A. Abdel-Wahab, Masood Medleri Khateeb, Mohammed Shafiuddin Habeeb, Mohamed A. A. Orabi, Marwa B. Bakir
Gels
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2023
Chitosan-Based Hydrogel in the Management of Dermal Infections: A Review
Popat Mohite, Pudji Rahayu, Shubham Munde, Nitin Ade, Vijay R. Chidrawar, Sudarshan Singh, Titilope J. Jayeoye, Bhupendra G. Prajapati, Sankha Bhattacharya, Ravish J. Patel
Gels
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2023
Engineered dendritic architecture loaded with proton pump inhibitor for antibacterial therapy: Newer solution for gastric upset
Neetu Soni, Rahul Maheshwari, Mayank Sharma, Vijay R. Chidrawar
Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology
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2023
Porous swellable hypromellose composite fortified with Eucalyptus camaldulensis leaf hydrophobic/hydrophilic phenolic-rich extract to mitigate dermal wound infections.
Chidrawar, V.R., S. Singh, T.J. Jayeoye, R. Dodiya, W. Samee and C. Chittasupho,
J. Polym. Environ.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2023
Hypromellose highly swellable composite fortified with Psidium guajava leaf phenolic-rich extract for antioxidative, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-melanogenesis, and hemostasis applications.
Singh, S., V.R. Chidrawar, D. Hermawan, R. Dodiya and W. Samee et al.,
J. Polym. Environ.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2023
Solvent-assisted dechlorophyllization of Psidium guajava leaf extract: Effects on the polyphenol content, cytocompatibility, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities.
Singh, S., V.R. Chidrawar, D. Hermawan, O.F. Nwabor and O.O. Olatunde et al.,
South Afr. J. Bot.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2023
A systematic review on extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis from 2009 to 2020: special emphases on treatment outcomes.
Shiromwar, S.S., A.H. Khan and V. Chidrawar,
Rev. Esp. Quimioter,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2023
Role of atherosclerosis in progression of Alzheimers disease: potential pathways and prescription.
Kumar, B.K., K.S. Reddy, M. Prathyusha, A. Sudheer and V.K. Chidrawar,
Neuroquantology,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2022
Defining the role of CFTR channel blocker and ClC-2 activator in DNBS induced gastrointestinal inflammation.
Chidrawar, V. and B. Alsuwayt,
Saudi Pharm. J.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2021
Experimental studies to define the role of calcium (Ca2+) and voltage-gated calcium channel blockers (vCa-CCB) against neurosteroid induced obesity.
Chidrawar, V.R. and A. Ali,
J. Pharm. Res. Int.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2020
Immunomodulating, anti-bacterial and anti-cancer potential of za’atar (thymus vulgaris) and its combination with essential oil (olive and balsam oil)
Soomro, S., V.R. Chidrawar, M. Imran and H.O. Alshammari
Int. J. Pharma. Sci. Res.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2019
Comparative experimental studies of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin ii receptor blockers against two different models of angiogenesis.
Chidrawar V.R. and S. Soomro,
J. Young Pharm.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2019
Assessment of out-door patients prescriptions according to fda prescribing pattern in northern region of Saudi Arabia
Alanazi, A.D.M., V. Chidrawar and S. Shiromwar
Int. J. Sci. Res.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2018
Comparative experimental studies of few l-type and t-type ca2+ channel blockers against in-ovo and in-vitro models of angiogenesis
Vijay R. Chidrawar and M. Imran,
Asian J. Pharm. Res. Health Care
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2018
Comparative experimental studies of calcium channel agonists and antagonists against ovariectomy induced osteoporosis in rats
Chidrawar, V.R., K. Pegalapati, P. Ade, A.J. Alsalman and S. Shiromwar
J. Young Pharm.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2017
Impact of breastfeeding on lactating women bone health: A survey based study in northern region of Saudi Arabia
Alanazi, A.O., V.R. Chidrawar, B. Alsuwayt and S. Shiromwar,
Asian J. Pharm. Res. Health Care
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2017
Anti-proliferative and anti-angiogenic activities of ion-channel modulators: In-vitro, in-vivo and in-ovo study.
Kamili, C., K.R. Shankar, V. Chidrawar, U.M. Vattikutti and S. Ammineni,
Asian Pac. J. Trop. Biomed.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2017
Exploiting the role of various types of ion-channels against chemically induced inflammatory bowel disease in male Wistar rats
Chidrawar, V.R.,
Asian Pac. J. Trop. Dis.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2016
Hepatoprotective effect of captopril on liver toxicity induced by high and low dose of paracetamol in rats: Histological study
Al-Shaikh, T.M., M.M.E. Mudawi, A.Y.A. Yassin, R.S. Habeballa and V.R. Chidrawar
Asian J. Pharma. Res. Health Care
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2016
Effect of voltage-gated calcium channels (Cav) blocker on ovariectomy induced osteoporosis in rats
Chidrawar, V.R., A.J. Alsalman and S.M.A, Sangi,
J. Young Pharm.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2016
A new approach for the treatment of diabetes and nicotine induced cataract by modulating specific ion-channel function in rat lens.
Chidrawar, V.R., K. Gudlawar, S. Shrikanth and U.M. Vattikutti,
Br. J. Pharma. Res.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2015
Phenytoin, Azadirachta indica and Rheum palmatum inhibits angiogenesis, proliferation and invasion of blood capillaries in implanted sponge by various postulated mechanisms: A pre-clinical screening.
Chidrawar, V.R., C. Kamali, P. Dey and U.M. Vattikutti,
Drug Discov.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2015
Prophylactic and curative effect of ethanolic extract of Bassia malabarica bark against cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity.
Sushma, M., P. Kvsrg, D.J. Laxmi Bai, V.R. Chidrawar and V.U. Maheswara Rao,
Asian J. Pharma. Clin. Res.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2014
Study of inner leaf juice of aloe barbadensis in restoring the integrity of hepatocytes against experimentally induced liver insult and liver fibrosis.
Gera, J., R. Rodda, M. Pande, V.R. Chidrawar and V.U. Maheswara Rao,
Asian J. Pharma. Res. Dev.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2014
Preliminary phytochemical investigation of ethyl acetate extracts of leaves of three Indian medicinal plants Spillanthes calva, Decalpis hamiltonii and Madhuca longifolia.
Rodda, R., P. Manupati, V.R. Chidrawar and V.U. Maheswara Rao,
Int. J. Innovat. Pharma. Sci. Res.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2014
Investigation of renotoxic efects of cisplatin in altering doses on experimental animals.
Kiran, B.U., M. Sushma, K.V.S.R.G. Prasad, V.R. Chidrawar and V.U. Maheswara Rao,
Int. J. Recent Scient. Res.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2014
In vivo evaluation of analgesic activity of whole plant extracts of physalis alkekengi using various experimental models.
Kiran, B.U., K.V.S.R.G. Prasad, M. Sushma, V.U. Rao and V.R. Chidrawar,
Int. J. Univ. Pharmacy Bio Sci.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2014
Evaluation of hepatoprotective activity of alchoholoic extract of aloe vera polysaccharides in experimentally induced liver injry.
Racherla, P., R. Rodda, M. Pande, T. Tirlangi and S. Dadannagari et al.,
Int. J. Univ. Pharmacy Bio Sci.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2014
A review on various animal models: Induced osteoporosis.
Ade, P., V.R. Chidrawar and V.U.M. Rao,
Int. J. Univ. Pharm. Bio Sci.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2014
A comprehensive review on nephroprotective medicinal plants.
Bai, D.J.L., S. Mondi, K. Harika, R. Raghavendar, V.R. Chidrawar and V.U.M. Rao,
Int. J. Invent. Pharm. Sci.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2014
A comprehensive review on cardioprotective medicinal plants.
Harika, K. and V.R. Chidrawar,
Int. J. Invent. Pharm. Sci.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2014
A prospective review on pharmacovigilance.
Chidrawar, V.R., R. Raghavendar, R. Sharma and D. Srawan,
Int. J. Invent. Pharm. Sci.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2014
Polyol pathway: A review on a potential target for the prevention of diabetic complications.
Chauhan, H.A., K. Geetha, V.R. Chidrawar and V.U.M. Rao,
Int. J. Invent. Pharm. Sci.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2014
A review of toxicogenomics: An insight into new era of toxicology.
Dadannagari, S., R. Mitta, V.R. Chidrawar and V.U.M. Rao,
Int. J. Invent. Pharm. Sci.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2014
Cardiotoxicity and use of herbal drugs-a review.
Chidrawar, V.R., S. Kancharlapalli, P.S.R. Sweeya, A.P.D. Gandham and V.U.M. Rao,
Asian J. Pharm. Res. Dev.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2014
Traction alopecia: A review.
Deepika, P., M. Sushama, V.R. Chidrawar, V.U. Rao and B.V. Reddy,
J. Global Trends Pharm. Sci.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2014
A review on gender related effects of cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity.
Aishwarya, P., M. Sandhya, R.V. Chidrawar andV.U.M. Rao,
Int. J. Invent. Pharm. Sci.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2014
A review on clinical trials and exposure of medicinal products during pregnancy.
Chidrawar, V.R., V. Divya and V.U.M. Rao,
Int. J. Invent. Pharm. Sci.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2014
A review on tropical nodding disease associated with epileptic covulsions in Africa.
Chidrawar, V.R., P.S. Rathod, R. Mitta and U.M. Rao,
Int. J. Invent. Pharm. Sci.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2014
Vegetable juices-the most awaited therapeutics for a highly prized target, Ptp 1β.
Chidrawar, V.R., P.S.R. Sweeya, A.P. Gandham, R. Rodda and V.U.M. Rao,
Asian J. Pharm. Res. Dev.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2014
Possible role of K+ channel modulators against obesity induced by neurosteroids in female mice.
Chidrawar, V.R., V. Racharla, H.R. Chitme, N.J. Patel and N.P. Jivani,
PHARMANEST- Int. J. Adv. Pharma. Sci.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2013
Estimation of antiurolithic activity of gokhru and comestible in experimental urolithic rats.
Chavva, P., J. Myreddy, S. Srikanth, V.R. Chidrawar and U.M. Rao,
Asian J. Pharma. Res. Dev.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2013
Phytochemical screening and evaluation of anti-rheumatic and anti-inflammatory activity of extract of stem bark of Litsea monopetala.
Talla, M., V.U.M. Rao, R.V. Chidrawar, R. Vedasri and R. Swathi,
Int. J. Chem. Pharmaceut. Res.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2013
The current big thing is really small-a review on nanomaterials in medicine with an overview of metal oxide nanomaterial toxicity.
Gandham, A.P.D., P.S.R. Sweeya, G. Karra, V.R. Chidrawar and V.U.M. Rao,
Asian J. Pharm. Res. Dev.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2013
Hepatoprotective activity of Caesalpinia bonducella leaves against carbon tetrachloride induced hepatotoxicity.
Rodda, R., V.R. Chidrawar, R.M. Reddy, A.S. Kumar and M. Kashinath,
Int. J. Drug Dev. Res.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2013
Evaluation of insulin potentiating activity of ethanolic root extract of Boerhavia diffusa in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.
Kumar, G.A., S. Srikanth, V.R. Chidrawar, U.M. Rao, I. Rajesh, Mithun and D. Pavan,
Res. J. Pharmaceut. Biol. Chem. Sci.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2013
Pharmacological screening of synergistic antidiabetic efficacy of Tagetes erecta and Foeniculum vulgare.
Rodda, R., S.K. Avvari, V.R. Chidrawar and T.R. Reddy,
Int. J. Phytopharmacol.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2013
clinical evolutionary study of Clerodendrum phlomidis as an anti-obesity agent against high fat diet induced C57BL/6J mice.
Chidrawar, V.R., K.N. Patel, H.R. Chitme and S.S. Shiromwar,
Asian Pac. J. Trop. Biomed.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2012
Anti-obesity effect of Stellaria media methanolic extract in the murine model of cafeteria diet induced obesity.
Chidrawar, V.R., K.N. Patel, S.B. Bothra, S.S. Shiromwar, A.R. Koli and G.G. Kalyankar,
Int. J. Nutr. Pharmacol. Neurol. Dis.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2012
Exploiting anti-obesity mechanism of Clerodendrum phlomidis against two different models of rodents.
Chidrawar, V.R., K.N. Patel, S.S. Shiromwar and A.D. Kshirsagar,
Int. J. Green Pharm.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2011
Antiobesity effect of Stellaria media against drug induced obesity in Swiss albino mice.
Chidrawar, V.R., K.N. Patel, N.R. Sheth, S.S. Shiromwar and P. Trivedi,
AYU: Int. Q. J. Res. Ayurveda,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2011
Combined effects of p-coumaric acid and naringenin against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in rats.
Shiromwar, S.S. and V.R. Chidrawar,
Pharmacogn. Res.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2011
Effects of Cynodon dactylon on stress-induced infertility in male rats.
Chidrawar, V.R., H.R. Chitme, K.N. Patel, N.J. Patel, V.R. Racharla, N.C. Dhoraji and K.R. Vadalia,
J. Young Pharmacists,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2011
Comparative pharmacognostical standardization of genus Anisomeles Linn. R. Br. (Lamiaceae) species in India.
Ushir, Y.V., V.R. Chidrawar, S.K. Singh and K.N. Patel,
Int. J. Pharmaceut. Sci. Res.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2010
Pharmaceutical characterization of amoxicillin trihydrate as mucoadhesive microspheres in management of H. pylori.
Singh, S.K., V.R. Chidrawar, Y.V. Ushir, K.R. Vadalia, N.R. Sheth and S. Singh,
Int. J. PharmTech Res.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2010
Pharmacognostic studies on the leaves of Anisomeles indica Linn. (Labiatae).
Ushir, Y.V., V.R. Chidrawar, K.N. Patel, U. Tatiya and S.J. Surana,
Pharmacogn. J.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2009
Preliminary evaluation of Cassia auriculata seed mucilage as binding agent.
Singh, S.K., Y.V. Ushir, R.V. Chidrawar, K.R. Vadalia, N.R. Sheth and S. Singh,
Pharmacogn. J.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2009
Pharmaceutical evaluation of Annona reticulata seed mucilage as binding agent.
Ushir, Y.V., S.K. Singh, K.R. Vadalia, V.R. Chidrawar, S. Singh and N.R. Sheth,
Herbal Heritage,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2009
Possible role of natural nephroprotective; Hemidesmus indicus in congestive heart failure.
Chidrawar, V.R., Y.V. Ushir, S. Sudarshan, K.N. Patel, N.J. Patel and K.R. Vadalia,
Pharmacogn. Res.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2009
Pre-clinical evolutionary study of Hemidesmus indicus Linn as minor tranquilizer.
Chidrawar, V.R., N.J. Patel, Y.V. Ushir and K.N. Patel,
J. Res. Educ. Indian Med.,
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Vijay Rajeshwarrao Chidrawar
2009