OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Indian Journal of Pharmacology is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Deferasirox causing duodenal ulcer leading to upper gastrointestinal bleed and hemorrhagic shock in a child with beta-thalassemia major	44
A preliminary study on urinary excretion patterns of methylprednisolone after oral and intra-articular administration and effect on endogenous glucocorticosteroids profile	32
A comprehensive review on traditional applications, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology of Thymus serpyllum	22
Neuroprotective potential of erucic acid via inhibition of N2a cell lines and rotenone induced Parkinson’s disease rat model	17
Drug-induced Stevens–Johnson syndrome in Post traumatic facial injury	16
Concurrent administration of COVID-19 vaccine and seasonal influenza vaccine	15
Antitumor effects of polyphenol-rich extract of Euphoria longana seed by vascular endothelial growth factor and transforming growth factor-beta signaling inhibition in experimentally induced oral canc	13
Putrescine can inhibit germinal center B cell differentiation by inducing reactive oxygen species generation	11
Information on migraine drugs in commonly available Indian drug information sources – Whether we satisfied the community needs?	11
Paxlovid	11
Digital medicine, intelligent medicine, and smart medication system	11
Translational research	11
A retrospective review of a 2-year strong antimicrobial stewardship program in a tertiary care institute in Mumbai	10
Role of Vitamin D in COVID-19: Correspondence	10
Global prescription patterns and practices: Utilization of statins in diabetes management across nations	8
Evaluation of mechanism(s) of action underlying the antioxidant and antiulcer activity of Sesamum indicum leaves extract in experimental rats	8
Clinical trials for food – The gray areas	7
LD50 dose fixation of nanohybrid-layered double hydroxide-methotrexate	7
Symphony of planetary health and prescription medicine for a sustainable future	7
Overview of the National Ethics Committee Registry for Biomedical and Health Research in India	7
Bullous hemorrhagic dermatosis following unfractionated heparin therapy	7
Concept of essential medicines and recent updates	6
An update of antispike severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) monoclonal antibodies	6
A cross sectional analysis of medical device associated adverse events with radiotherapy devices - A materiovigilance study	6
Nephroprotective Potential of Syringic Acid in Experimental Diabetic Nephropathy	6

Skin popping with tapentadol: New challenges in the ongoing opioid crisis	6
Adipose-derived stem cells exosomal circHIPK3 protects ovarian function by regulating MAPK signaling	6
Evaluation and optimization of antibiotic usage in upper respiratory tract infections in children at a tertiary care outpatient department	6
In search for a panacea for coronavirus disease-19	6
Metoclopramide-induced acute dystonia in an adolescent	5
Chimeric antigen receptor T cell	5
Pirfenidone-induced phototoxicity	5
Diffuse subendocardial ischemia secondary to disulfiram-alcohol ingestion	5
Evaluating the anti-bacterial activities of potentized medicines on the clinical isolates from the urine samples	4
Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic interaction of losartan with glimepiride-metformin combination in rats and rabbits	4
Extensive striae due to topical corticosteroid abuse	4
Pharmacological benefits of durva swaras (Cynodon dactylon L. Pers.) administration in APAP-induced liver injury model of mice – Assessment by metabolic and inflammatory markers	4
COVID-19–Associated Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis	4
Genomic biomarkers	4
Variation in normative values of major clinical biochemistry analytes in healthy reproductive-age women in India	4
Prescription-based cost analysis of medicines for cardiovascular risk factors at Indian Council of Medical Research-Rational Use of Medicine Centre Hospitals of India	4
Appropriateness of antimicrobial therapy in medical wards of a tertiary care referral hospital and its effect on antibiotic consumption and in-hospital mortality	4
A case series on tofacitinib-induced weight gain	4
Plasma drug concentration resulting from body surface area-based dosage	4
Heparin-induced hyponatremia in COVID-19	3
Potential use of Balanophora latisepala (V. Tiegh.) Lec. extract for the treatment of diabetes	3
Evaluation of the mechanism of Rujiling capsules in the treatment of hyperplasia of mammary glands based on network pharmacology and molecular docking	3
Testing the knowledge and interpretation skills of ChatGPT in pharmacology examination of phase II MBBS	3
Desensitization to liposomal amphotericin B after anaphylaxis in a patient with COVID-19-associated mucormycosis – A case with review of literature	3
Empty vials make most sound	3
Effect of intraperitoneal magnesium sulfate in the prevention of postoperative pain in daycare laparoscopic cholecystectomy – A prospective randomized controlled trial	3
Photoallergic dermatitis and vitiligo-like lesion in a patient with metastatic breast cancer using ribociclib	3
Effects of zinc status on cell cycle and viability: An in vitro study in monocytes (THP-1) and muscle (Rhabdomyosarcoma) cells	3
Characterization of missense nonsynonymous single-nucleotide polymorphism of runt-related transcription factor-2 gene – An in silico approach	3
Long-lasting effect of belantamab mafodotin in heavily pretreated multiple myeloma	3
Human oral pharmacokinetics of 4-hydroxy isoleucine and dosage simulation studies for predicting its pharmacodynamics in diabetes	3
Expected usefulness of the third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents living with underlying HIV infection	3
Aspirin for prophylaxis of VTE in patients with Hip/ Knee replacement: Systematic review and Meta-analysis of Non-Randomized studies	3
Colistin versus polymyxin B	3
Systems approach to strengthen faculty development program in India to address Competency-Based Medical Education	3
Overcoming hurdles: Side effects with old drugs and achieving success with novel drug in alopecia areata	3
An idiosyncratic reaction of unilateral common peroneal nerve palsy associated with below desired therapeutic range of tacrolimus level in a patient postheart transplantation	3
Pharmacokinetics of micronized and water dispersible palmitoylethanolamide in comparison with standard palmitoylethanolamide following single oral administration in male Sprague-Dawley rats	3
Risperidone-induced respiratory depression in a neonate through breast milk	3
Dimethyl fumarate improves nuclear factor erythroid-related factor 2-mediated antioxidant response to ameliorate functional and molecular deficits in experimental diabetic neuropathy	3
Imatinib attenuates neurobehavioral deficits and hippocampal neuronal damage after global cerebral ischemia in gerbils	3
Serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor level and its relation with cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia: A cross-sectional exploratory study in patients at a tertiary care hospital	2
Piperacillin-tazobactam and nephrotoxicity: Myth busted?	2
In silico binding analysis of lutein and rosmarinic acid against envelope domain III protein of dengue virus	2
Use of drugs not listed in the National List of Essential Medicines	2
Prescribing trends of fixed-dose combination of domperidone and proton-pump inhibitor across tertiary care centers in India, is the combination rational?	2
Do alternatives to animal experimentation replace preclinical research?	2
Thermoresponsive gel containing bilirubin nanoparticles exerts anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting neutrophil infiltration and augmenting interleukin-10 levels in carrageenan-induced rat paw edema	2
Comments on the efficacy of paracetamol in the management of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus in preterm newborns	2
Efficacy of Melaleuca alternifolia and chlorhexidine mouth rinses in reducing oral malodor and Solobacterium moorei levels. A 1 week, randomized, double-blind, parallel study	2

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis following ceftriaxone	2
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) and COVID-19	2
Bedaquiline-induced psoriasiform drug eruption in a patient of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis	2
Effect of recombinant human parathyroid hormone and zoledronic acid on osteoblast gene expression using multifaceted approach: An in vitro study	2
Potential application of the wolly mouse in future research	2
Monkeypox: A re-emerging disease	2
Role of intravenous aspirin versus oral aspirin in the treatment of acute coronary syndrome	2
Pulse methylprednisolone-induced sinus bradycardia: A rare but must know association	2
In silico-based vaccine design against Naegleria fowleri causing primary amebic meningoencephalitis	2
From antiviral to anticancer: Exploring efavirenz’s potential against breast cancer	2
Virtual screening and molecular dynamics simulation study of approved drugs as a binder to the linoleic acid binding site on spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 and double mutant (E484Q and L452R)	2
Advancing pediatric drug development in South Asia: Current landscape and vision for the future	2
Impact of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors on renal outcomes in patients of diabetes mellitus	2
Severe progressive dermatomyositis in a patient with metastatic ovarian cancer using bevacizumab	2
The effect of chlorpyrifos oral exposure on the histomorphometric and kidney function in Wistar rat	2
International Council for Harmonisation E6 (R3): The Good Clinical Practice, recent developments, and global perspective	2
Studies on biochemical, oxidative and genotoxicity alterations following vas blockage with reversible inhibition of sperm under guidance and reversal in rats	2
Microteaching	2
Investigating the collective advantages of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 analogs in addressing metabolic health issues linked to obese type 2 diabetes mellitus and related comorb	2
Evaluation of glycemic status among hypercholesterolemic patients on atorvastatin in a tertiary care hospital – A retrospective study	2