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Benzimidazole derivatives: search for GI-friendly anti-inflammatory analgesic agents

Monika Gaba1, Punam Gaba2, Deepika Uppal2

  • 1Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ASBASJSM College of Pharmacy, Bela, Ropar, Punjab, India ; Research Scholar, Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala, Punjab, India.

Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica. B
|November 19, 2015
PubMed

Keywords:
AnalgesicAntioxidant activityBenzimidazoleGastrointestinal toxicity

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