Pharmacology Publications

1. Naz N, Mahmood A, Khan N, Zohra SE, Saeed T, Iqbal S. Mounting need assessment of medical faculty: to shift from traditional to integrated curriculum. PJMHS. 2021;16(15.6):20-6.
2.  Iqbal S, Akram R, Gohar B, Mahmood A, Naz N, Mudasar S. Metacognitive awareness and academic achievement of medical students in different medical colleges of Lahore, Pakistan. Int J Contemp Med Res. 2019;6(9):14-8.
3.  Naz N, Iqbal S, Mahmood A. Stress, anxiety and depression among the dental students of University College of Medicine and Dentistry Lahore, Pakistan. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2017 Oct 1;11(4):1277-81.
4.  Naz N, Khan RA, Wajid G. Learning style preference of medical students in University of Lahore. J Islam Int Med Coll. 2016 Jun 1;11(2):76-80.
5.  Khan N, Aslam M, Naz N, Khan M. Comparative effects of lidocaine and esmolol in attenuating the hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and intubation. PJMHS. 2013;7(2):301-6.
6. Qureshi M, Asif N, Baig S. Evaluation of extended spectrum β-lactamase mediated resistance in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella in urinary tract infection at a tertiary care hospital. Biomedica. 2013 Apr;29(2):78-81.
7.  Iqbal S, Farah R, Sobia M, Muhammad AR, Naz N. Types, frequency, morphology and risk factors of breast cancer in modified radical mastectomy. Proceeding SZPGMI. 2013;27(2):87-92.
8.  Naz N, Mashoori G, Zehra T. Intravenous iron sucrose versus oral iron sulphate in iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy. Med Channel. 2008;14(1):55-8.
9.  Zehra T, Islam Z, Naz N. The effect of monteleukast and moderate doses of budesonide on serum IGE levels in adult asthmatic patients. Med Channel. 2008;14(2):201-3.
10. Kamran A, Mashoori G, Zehra T, Naz N. Comparative dose efficacy study of atorvastatin, simvastatin and lovastatin in primary hyperlipidemic patients. Med Channel. 2008;14(1):40-4.

1. Ashraf MI, Shahzad M, Shabbir A. Oxyresveratrol ameliorates allergic airway inflammation via attenuation of IL‑4, IL‑5, and IL‑13 expression levels. Cytokine. 2015;76(2):375–81. doi:10.1016/j.cyto.2015.09.013.
2. Mastoor K, Ashraf MI, Anwer K, Amjad M. The presence of thyroid auto‑antibodies is a risk factor for thyroid dysfunction in chronic hepatitis C patients during treatment with interferon‑α and ribavirin. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2016;10(11):15–8.
3. Mastoor K, Ashraf MI, Rana S, Akram W, Babar M, Mehmood Y. Prevalence, determinants and treatment of depression among teenagers in Lahore, Pakistan. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2017;11(1):393–9.
4. Yousaf H, Mehmood Y, Ashraf MI, Raza SA, Hassan SSU, Bilal A. Analysis of prescription trend in the treatment of hepatitis C and the study of association of this therapy plan with the age of the patient. J Med Sci Peshawar. 2018;26(2):123–7.
5. Ashraf I, Mehmood Y, Yousaf H, Hassan SSU, Riaz H, Sarwar F. Detection of hepatitis C virus in blood donors; correlation of hepatitis C with intravenous drug use/abuse/addiction, type of blood donor and multiple pricks. J Med Sci Peshawar. 2018;26(2):164–8.
6. Mehmood Y, Ashraf MI, Rana S, Riaz H, Raza SA, Khan Z. Anti‑Pseudomonas aeruginosa drug: to evaluate bactericidal activity of Tabebuia impetiginosa against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its synergistic effect with common anti‑Pseudomonas aeruginosa drug. Prof Med J. 2018;25(10):1574–80. doi:10.29309/TPMJ/18.4509.
7. Shabbir A, Arshad HM, Shahzad M, Shamsi S, Ashraf MI. Immunomodulatory activity of mefenamic acid in mice models of cell‑mediated and humoral immunity. Indian J Pharmacol. 2016;48(2):172–8. doi:10.4103/0253-7613.178837.
8. Mehmood Y, Ghafoor S, Ashraf MI, Riaz H, Atif SR, Saeed M. Intradialytic complications found in patients at a tertiary care hospital. Austin J Pharmacol Ther. 2016;4(1):1079.
9. Mehmood Y, Ashraf MI. Ruta chalepensis L considerable action against obesity or hyperlipidemia in body. J Bioequiv Bioavailab. 2015;7(5):197–201. doi:10.4172/jbb.1000239.
10. Mehmood Y, Awan ZL, Afzal A, Akhtar MS, Hussain F, Ashraf MI. Estimates of the severity of COVID‑19: A comparison of Pakistan with other developed countries. J Univ Med Dent Coll. 2020;11(2):43–8.
11. Mehmood Y, Ashraf MI, Mastoor K, Afzal A, Awan ZL. Effectiveness and safety of sofosbuvir and velpatasvir in hemodialysis patients suffering with hepatitis C infection. J Univ Med Dent Coll. 2021;12(1):24–9.
12. Ashraf MI, Suhail B, Saeed U, Arshad M, Imtiaz M, Zulqernain A. Psychiatric symptoms in students of medical colleges in Punjab. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2021;15(7):1487–90.
13. Arshad M, Saeed U, Ashraf MI, Ahmed S, Abbas R, Mushtaq S, et al. Viral origin of wheeze in under-five population in Pakistan. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2021;15(7):1491–3.
14. Ashraf MI, Rana S, Akhtar MS, Afzal A, Suhail B, Mukhtar S, et al. Metabolic abnormalities in hypertensive patients and their risk factors. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2021;15(7):1494–6.
15. Aziz RS, Saeed U, Ashraf MI, Rana S, Sohail A, Arshad M. Immunoregulatory effects of adjuvant therapy with statins in rheumatoid arthritis population. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2021;15(8):1999–2001.
16. Ashraf MI, Rana S, Akhtar MS, Afzal A, Fatima J, Ali S, et al. Thrombolytic efficacy of enoxaparin compared with unfractionated heparins in cardiac emergency. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2021;15(8):2002–5.
17. Saeed U, Aziz RS, Ashraf MI, Rana S, Fatima J, Salman A. Ethanolic artichoke extract improves outcome in a rodent model of 5‑fluorouracil induced cardiotoxicity. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2021;15(8):2010–2.
18. Ishaq S, Imran M, Raza H, Rashid K, Ashraf MI, Mehmood Y. Correlation of iron profile with different stages of chronic kidney disease in children presenting at a tertiary care hospital. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2021;15(8):2013–6.
19. Inam A, Sair M, Ikram S, Majeed S, Gul‑e‑Nazish N, Ashraf MI, et al. Carica papaya leaf extract modulates mRNA expression of aquaporins in a mouse model of allergic airway inflammation. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2021;15(10):2512–5.
20. Ashraf MI, Javed MS, Rana S, Mehmood Y, Roomi MA, Inam A, et al. Statistical study of self‑medication with OTC and antibiotics in three major cities of Pakistan. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2021;15(10):2726–8.
21. Usman M, Ali SO, Ashraf MI, Haque A, Javed MS, Roomi MA, et al. Hepatic and renal safety of remdesivir in COVID‑19 patients: Observational prospective study. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2021;15(12):230–1.
22. Khalil S, Roomi MA, Naz S, Iqbal K, Ashraf MI, Saeed M. Obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular risk markers (fibrinogen & gamma glutamyl transferase) in obese males. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2021;15(12):3312–4.
23. Haque A, Naveed A, Ashraf MI, Rana S, Mirza TI, Ghassan A. Effect of integrated sessions of anatomy and physiology on academic performance: a pilot study. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2022;16(2):220–2.
24. Haque A, Naveed A, Ashraf MI, Ghassan A, Mirza TI. Perceptions of faculty teaching anatomy online during COVID‑19: a qualitative study. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2022;16(3):209–11.
25. Zafarullah M, Ahmad G, Butt MAR, Ashraf MI, Suleman MK, Farooq U. Heparin low doses and standard doses effect on trans‑radial catheterization. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2022;16(7):357–61.
26. Zafarullah M, Ahmad G, Suleman MK, Butt MAR, Farooq U, Ashraf MI. Frequency of contrast‑induced nephropathy in patients undergoing PCI. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2022;16(7):364–6.
27. Ashraf MI, Hussain F, Sarfraz J, Mehnaz G, Arshad M, Shaukat A. Comparative analysis of oral vs. intravenous rehydration therapy in pediatric acute gastroenteritis: A pilot study. J Popul Ther Clin Pharmacol. 2024;31(3):2457–62.
28. Ashraf A, Sarfraz J, Hussain F, Mehnaz G, Arshad M, Ashraf MI, et al. A comparative analysis of oral vs. intravenous rehydration therapy in pediatric acute gastroenteritis. J Popul Ther Clin Pharmacol. 2024;31(3):2457–62. doi:10.53555/jptcp.v31i3.6719.
29. Hussain F, Sultana S, Syed FN, Ashraf MI, Sadia S, Aziz RS. Histopathological features and therapeutic outcomes in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: a cross‑specialty clinical investigation. J Popul Ther Clin Pharmacol. 2021;28(2):532–9.
30. Sadia S, Zahur Malik S, Sultana S, Adnan M, Saifullah S, Ashraf MI. Investigating the relationship between urinary incontinence and sexual health in postmenopausal women: insights from forensic medicine and toxicology. J Popul Ther Clin Pharmacol. 2021;28(2):540–7.
31. Joher I, Sadiq A, Saeed M, Ahmed S, Ashraf MI, Aziz RS. Proteomic identification and characterization of hepatic glyoxalase 1 dysregulation in non‑alcoholic fatty liver disease. J Popul Ther Clin Pharmacol. 2021;28(2):499–505.
32. Roomi MA, Farooq A, Bilal A, Khaliq S, Iqbal H, Ashraf MI. Self‑esteem, optimism, and their associated factors among optometry students at the University of Lahore. J Univ Med Dent Coll. 2022;13(4):[pagination not provided].

Dr Sabeen Irshad
Associate Professor

1. Irshad S, et al. Evaluation of the anti-tubercular role of nimbolide in animal model of tuberculous arthritis. Esculapio JSIMS. 2023;20(2). doi:10.51273/esc24.251320227
2. Irshad S, et al. Unveiling the antioxidant potential of Carica papaya leaf extract in
ovalbumin-induced asthma. Esculapio JSIMS. 2023;20(2):222-227. doi:10.51273/esc24.251320215
3. Irshad S, et al. Cassia angustifolia: A potential anti-inflammatory agent in allergic asthma in rats. Ann Pak Inst Med Sci. 2024;20(3 Suppl 1). doi:10.48036/apims.v20i3.1155
4. Irshad S, et al. Carica papaya ameliorates thrombocytopenia through upregulation of
interleukin-11 and modulation of thrombopoietin in mouse model of carboplatin-induced myelosuppression. J Mol Biol Rep. 2022;49(6):4633-4641. doi:10.1007/s11033-022-07311-6
5. Irshad S, et al. Immunomodulatory effect of thymoquinone on atopic dermatitis. J Mol Immunol. 2018;101:276-283. doi:10.1016/j.molimm.2018.07.013
6. Irshad S, et al. Evaluation of effects of drugs on plasma insulin levels in chemically induced diabetes mellitus in rats. JAIMC. 2012;10(4).
7. Irshad S, et al. Improvement of glycemic and lipid profile status with Aloe vera in alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits. JAIMC. 2017;15(2).
8. Irshad S, et al. Evaluation of effect of Carica papaya leaves on blood cell counts in drug-induced myelosuppression in mice. JAIMC. 2017;15(2).
9. Irshad S, et al. Patient outcome in perihepatic packing versus primary liver repair/resection and debridement: a comparative study in liver trauma patients presenting at emergency department of tertiary care hospital. JAIMC. 2012;10(4). doi:10.51273/esc24.251320227

Dr Javeria
Associate Professor

1. Ahmed I, Sarfraz J, Zaidi ST, Shahraz M, Mushtaq Z, Khan A, Tahir FN. Role of high-dose statins versus standard-dose in secondary prevention of ischemic stroke. Int J Pharm Res Technol (IJPRT). 2025 May 31;15(1):1258–66.
2. Sarfraz J, Shah SA, Ali MI, Khan TP, Hasnat U, Munim A. Mechanisms and biologic treatment strategies in immune-mediated ocular inflammation. Int J Pharm Res Technol (IJPRT). 2025 May 29;15(1):1357–68.
3. Shafique MN, Javed Q, Sarfraz MY, Sheikh A, Siddiqui A, Tahir FN. Impact of formative assessment with immediate feedback on academic performance in undergraduate medical students. Int J Pharm Res Technol (IJPRT). 2025 May 30;15(1):1328–34.
4. Firdous A, Qarni GO, Sarfraz J, Ali ML, Fatima A, Arshad W. Evaluation of glycemic and hepatic markers in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) treated with pioglitazone. Int J Pharm Res Technol (IJPRT). 2025 May 30;15(1):1343–9.
5. Sarfraz J, Mustafa I, Tahir M, Usman M, Mushtaq Z, Arshad W, et al. Effects of antihypertensive therapy on cognitive decline and biochemical markers in hypertensive patients with increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease. J Popul Ther Clin Pharmacol [Internet]. 2025 May 10 [cited 2025 Jul 4]; Available from: https://www.jptcp.com/index.php/jptcp/article/view/10004
6. Ashraf DA. A comparative analysis of oral vs. intravenous rehydration therapy in pediatric acute gastroenteritis. J Popul Ther Clin Pharmacol. 2024 Mar 20;2457–62.
7. Rehm MH, Raza MS, Perveen Z, Sarfraz J, Mushtaq Z, Korai NA, et al. Combating antifungal resistance in dermatophytes: a multidisciplinary approach integrating essential oil nanoformulations, community health strategies, and pharmacological innovation. Pak J Med Health Sci. 2023 Dec 28;17(12):332–4.
8. Zaidi ST, Malik M, Sarfraz J, Chiragh S. Berberine improves histopathological changes of allergic airway inflammation in guinea pigs. Biomedica. 2023 Jun 25;39(2):54–60.
9. Zaidi ST, Kausar R, Malik M, Sarfraz J, Shafiq A, Chiragh S. Comparison of berberine and dexamethasone on blood and bronchial inflammatory cells of ovalbumin-sensitized guinea pigs. Esculapio. 2021 Mar 29;17(1):34–8.
10. Sarfraz J, Fatimah M, Mushtaq S, Zaidi ST, Yaqoob N, Chiragh S. Effect of deer velvet antler on airway inflammation in ovalbumin-sensitized guinea pigs. Ann Punjab Med Coll (APMC) [Internet]. 2021 Jun 30 [cited 2025 Jul 4];15(2):147–51. Available from: https://apmcfmu.com/index.php/apmc/article/view/1027
11. Yaqoob N, Fatimah M, Naqvi F, Sarfraz J, Mushtaq S, Chiragh S. Comparative evaluation of Aloe vera and diclofenac on body weight, blood pressure, and renal function of hypertensive rats. Proceedings. 2021 Jan 15;35(1):39–44.
12. Fatimah M, Malik M, Mushtaq S, Sarfraz J, Mushtaq Z, Chiragh S. Dose-dependent effect of glycyrrhizin on glycemic control of type 2 diabetic rats. Khyber Med Univ J. 2020 Jun 30;12(2):121–5.
13. Mushtaq S, Mushtaq Z, Arif J, Fatima M, Bahawal S, Ain Q, et al. Comparison of effect of Aloe vera gel with aspirin and celecoxib on platelet aggregation. Prof Med J [Internet]. 2020 May 9 [cited 2025 Mar 16];27(5):973–8. Available from: https://www.theprofesional.com/index.php/tpmj/article/view/4007

Dr Sadaf Humayun khan
Assistant Professor

1. Fatima U, Ashraf M, Fatima M, Malik MI, Siddiqui AH, Khan SH. Does short term atorvastatin treatment improve symptomatic control in patients with mild to moderate & uncontrolled asthma? Proceedings. 2022 Oct 27;36(4):6–10.

2. Khan SH, Malik U, Ahmed F, Siddiqui ZK, Munir S, Rashid N. Conservative management of thyroid eye disease. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2021 May 1;30(5):599–601.

3. Ahmed F, Zafar H, Khan SH, Jahangir S, Siddiqui ZK. Comparison between 0.5% timolol maleate and 0.2% brimonidine tartrate in controlling increase in intraocular pressure after Neodymium:Yttrium-Aluminium-Garnet laser iridotomy. Ophthalmol Pak. 2017 Jan 1;7(1):7–11.

4. Dar QA, Ahmad F, Ramzan M, Khan SH, Ramzan K, Ahmed W, Kamal Z. Use of social media tool “WhatsApp” in medical education. Ann King Edward Med Univ. 2017 Mar 11;23(1).

5. Khan SH, Ahmed F, Ramzan M, Ahmed W, Dar QA, Siddiqui ZK. Feedback on ophthalmic lectures from 4th year MBBS in a female institute. Ophthalmol Pak. 2015;5(4):10–3.

6. Ramzan M, Ahmed F, Khan SH, Siddiqui ZK. Efficacy of topical anesthetic (lignocaine gel 2%) in chalazion surgery. Ophthalmol Pak. 2015 Jul 1;5(3):13–6.

Dr Sumetha
Assistant Professor

1. Saqib M, Tayyaba M, Gul M, Yaseen S, Zaidi S, Shareef M. “Restoration of renal glutathione levels and histoarchitecture by N-acetylcysteine post cyclophosphamide exposure in rats.” Pak J Physiol 2019;15(2):33-37.
http://www.pjp.pps.org.pk/index.php/PJP/article/view/1098
2. Gul M, Waqar M, Zaidi S, Yaseen S, Saqib , Bilal M. “Carvedilol as a valuable hepatoprotective agent against methotrexate-induced damage chiefly due to its anti-oxidant inheritance.” Pak J Physiol 2019;15(2):61-65.
http://pjp.pps.org.pk/index.php/PJP/article/view/1132
3. Zaidi S, Waqar M, Yaseen S, Gul M, Rashid Z, Saqib M. “Novel protective role of montelukast against aspirin induced gastric ulceration in rabbits – montelukast; a revolutionary aspect”. Pak Armed Forces Med J 2019; 69 (5): 1088-93.
https://pafmj.org/index.php/PAFMJ/article/view/3419
4. Yaseen S, Farhat K, Gul M, Zaisi S, Saqib M, Zafar A. “Efficacy and beneficial effects of sofosbuvir with daclatasvir on liver functions of earlier treatment failure patients infected with genotype 3 of hepatitis C virus”. “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” 2020. Pak Armed Forces Med J 2020; 70 (2): 584-89.
https://pafmj.org/index.php/PAFMJ/article/view/4237
5. Yaseen S, Iqbal R, JAHANGIR M, Arshad S, Haq N, Asif A, Salahuddin Z. “Comparative Analysis of Role of Vitamin E and Iron Supplementation for Weight Loss in Young Adult Obese Females with Controlled Diet of 1500 Calories”. Pak J Med Health Sci 2022; 16(7):616-18
https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22167616
6. Bajwa1 N, Waqar M, Ishaq M, Haider Q, Yaseen S, Zafar A. “The hyperglycemic and dyslipidemic effects of L-arginine in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats”. J Fatima Jinnah Med Univ 2023;16(2): 89-93.
https://doi.org/10.37018/NSBM.0901
7. Nazish G, Akhtar M, Yaseen S, Khokhar A. “Rationale Treatment of GERD During Pregnancy: A Prescription Audit Using WHO Core Drug use Indicators”. Pak J Med Health Sci 2023;17(3): 729-31.
https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2023173729