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Staff Id : 02300
Name : Dr. P. NIRMALA
Designation : PROFESSOR
Department : PHARMACOLOGY
Qualification : M.D.
Specialization : Pharmacology; PhD in Pharmacology(Colon Cancer) Professor and Head from 06.07.2006 to 06.08.2019
Date of Birth : 02-04-1964
Date of Joining : 20-08-1987

Present Address Contact Number E-Mail Address
274, IST SOUTH CROSS
MARIAPPA NAGAR
CHIDAMBARAM, CUDDALORE - 608001		9443665766drnirmalaashok@gmail.com

Research Guidance
Discipline Awarded Guidance
M.Phil./M.E./M.Sc. 122
Ph.D. 30


Conference /Seminar / Symposia / Workshop
Conference Seminar Symposia Workshop
National International
Attended 313-7
Conducted --2-5


Research Projects
Major Projects Minor Projects Total Amount (Rs.)
Completed --Nil
Ongoing --Nil

Teaching and Research Experience Industry Experience
37 Years -

Journals Conference Books Published Popular Article
National International National International
1 54 9 - 4 -

List of Publications - National
Parthasarathy Nirmala,Kannapiran Elandevan, Natesan Chidambaram, Asirvatham Sylvia Santhakumari, "Isolated Chick Ileum For Bioassay Of Acetylcholine.", Indian Journal Of Pharmacology, Volume 45, Number 3, Jun 2013, pp. 312-313. 2013.
List of Publications - International
Preethi P, Vanitha Samuel, Gandhibabu R, Nirmala P, "Pharmacotherapy and Pharmacovigilance in Bipolar Affective Disorder during Covid Pandemic: A Prospective Study.", International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research, Volume 5, Number 4, Aug 2022, pp. 1359-1368. 2022.
Aarthipriyanka G, Swadhin Ranjan Behera, Govindarajan B, Nirmala P, "Prescription Pattern in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease - A Prospective Observational Study.", International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research, Volume 5, Number 4, Aug 2022, pp. 1347-1358. 2022.
Aarthikaa R, Nirmala P, Gandhi Babu R, Vanitha Samuel, "A Prospective Observational study on Drug Utilization pattern and Pharmacovigilance of selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors in a Tertiary Care Hospital.", International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research, Volume 5, Number 4, Jul 2022, pp. 800-812. July-August 2022.
Thirumalai V, Nirmala P, Venkatanarayanan R, "Phytochemical characterization of cold macerated methanolic leaf extract of Cadaba indica lam. using GC-MS.", International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and research , Volume 12, Number 6, Jun 2021, pp. 3185-3192. 2021.
Gopalakrishnan VR, Swadhin Ranjan Behera, Kaviarasan PK, Nirmala P, "Drug utilization pattern of uncomplicated bacterial skin infections - A prospective observational study.", International journal of Medical Science and Current research, Volume 3, Number 5, 2020, pp. 535-544. 2020.
Sathya Priyadharshini R, Vanitha Samuel, Pandian K, Nirmala P, "Efficacy and safety of category-1 antitubercular drugs in fixed dose combination- a prospective observational study in a tertiary care hospital.", International journal of Medical Science and Current research, Volume 3, Number 3, 2020, pp. 556-565. 2020.
Thirumalai V, Nirmala P, Venkatanarayanan R, "In Vitro anti-arthritic activity of methanolic leaf extract of Cadaba indica Lam.", Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, Volume 13, Number 3, Mar 2020, pp. 1219-1223. 2020.
Indhu R, Nirmala P, Kaviarasan.P.K, Vanitha Samuel, "Comparative study of the efficacy and safety of topical luliconazole versus clotrimazole in treating dermatophytosis.", International journal of Medical Science and Current research, Volume 3, Number 5, Sep 2020, pp. 520-526. 2020.
Nivetha D, Nirmala P, "AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON DRUG UTILIZATION PATTERN AND PHARMACOVIGILANCE OF ANTI ANXIETY DRUGS.", Journal of Medical Science and Reserach., Volume 7, Number 8, Aug 2019, pp. 471-478. 2019.
Arthi.S,Vanitha.S, Ramesh.S, Nirmala.P, "An Observational Study of Drug Utilization Pattern and Pharmacovigilance of Infective Wheeze Associated Disorders in Children.", Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research, Volume 07, Number 08, Aug 2019, pp. 49-58. 2019.
Soundarya priyadharshini K, Nirmala P, Ashok Kumar P, Krishna Prasad.P., , "Effect of lutein in the expression of PPAR- in hyper cholesterolemic male wistar rats.", International journal of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology,, Volume 7, Number 4, Apr 2018, pp. 1-7. 2018.
M. Selvaraju, P. Nirmala, P. Ashok Kumar, "Role of chlorella pyredinosa in1,2 dimethyl hydrazine (CDMH) induced colorectal cancer in male wistar rats..", International Journal of Current Medical SciencesĂ, , Volume 8, Number 1, Feb 2018, pp. 377-382. 2018.
M. Selvaraju, P. Nirmala, Sylvia A, Vanitha Samuel , "Role of chlorella pyredinosa on acinar crypt foci formation in colon cancer.", International Journal of Current Medical and Pharmaceutical Research, Volume 4, Number 2(A), Feb 2018, pp. 3011-3015. 2018.
Hussain A, Sekkizhar M, Asok Kumar M, Nirmala P, "An Observational Study on Drug Utilisation Pattern and Pharmacovigilance of Antidepressant Drugs.", Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research, Volume 06, Number 10, Oct 2018, pp. 540-553. 2018.
Sandeep VM, Nirmala P, Sarath Babu, "screening of anti-cancer effect ofNarigenin in 7,12-dimethyl benzanthracene induced breast cancer in female wistar rats.", International Journal of Resaerch in Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapuetics, Volume 07, Number 04, Oct 2018, pp. 375-380. 2018.
Thirumalai V, Nirmala P, Venkatanarayanan R, "Detection and Estimation of Phenolic Acid and Flavonoids in Leaves of Cadaba indica Lam by High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography.", Scholars Academic Journal of Pharmacy , Volume 7, Number 9, Sep 2018, pp. 417-424. 2018.
Dharani Sudha G, Nirmala.P., Ramanathan R., Vanitha Samuel, "Comparative study of efficacy and safety of Azithromycin alone and in combination with probiotic in the treatment of impetigo in children.", International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical, Volume 9, Number 6, Oct 2017, pp. 52-55. ..
Henry Daniel Raj T., Sylvia A., Chidambaranathan S., Nirmala P, "A prospective study of drug utilization pattern of anti-epileptic drugs and their adverse effects in a tertiary care hospital.", International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research, Volume 9, Number 6, Oct 2017, pp. 0-0. 2017.
Henry Daniel Raj T., Sylvia A., Chidambaranathan S., Nirmala P. , "Monotherapy and polytherapy in paediatric seizures: A prospective, observational study in a tertiary are teaching hospital.", International archives of integrated medicine, Volume 4, Number 10, Oct 2017, pp. 97-104. 2017.
Gayathri C.R, Vanitha Samuel, Senthilnathan A, Nirmala. P., "Compliance and tolerability evaluation of diacerein versus s-adenosyl methionine in osteoarthritis.", International archives of integrated medicine, Volume 4, Number 11, Nov 2017, pp. 6-13. 2017.
Gayathri C.R, Vanitha Samuel, John Willam Felix, Nirmala. P. , "Comparative analysis of efficacy and safety of diacerein versus-adenosyl methionine in the management of osteoarthritis of knee joint..", International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research, Volume 9, Number 6, Oct 2017, pp. 46-51. 2017.
A.M.Praharsheta, Vanitha Samuel, Nirmala.P, "Study on nephroprotective effect of Ebselen in cisplatin induced renal damage in rats.", International journal of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology,, Volume 6, Number 10, Oct 2017, pp. 2487-2490. 2017.
Balaji R., Sekkizar.M., Asok kumar M and Nirmala P, "An observational study of drug utilization pattern and pharmacovigilance of antipsychotics.", International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research, Volume 9, Number 6, Oct 2017, pp. 56-62. 2017.
Dharani Sudha, Nirmala.P, Ramanathan.R. and Sylvia S. , "Role of probiotic for impetigo in children.", International Archives of Integrated Medicine, Volume 4, Number 9, Sep 2017, pp. 178-186. 2017.
Dr. Vanitha Samuel, Dr. Parthasarathy Nirmala and Dr. N. Chidambaram. , "Pharmacological Evaluation Of Tumour Incidence,Apoptosis And Histopathological Interpretation Of Neoplastic Lesions With Daidzein A Phytoestrogen In DMBA Induced Mammary Tumours.", World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research., Volume 5, Number 1, Jan 2016, pp. 937-950. 2016.
Vanitha Samuel, P. Nirmala, "Modifying role of Apigenin in angiogenesis and anti oxidant status in experimentally induced Breast cancer in rats..", International journal of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, Volume 2, Number 6, Dec 2015, pp. 1118-1123. doi: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20151343.
Veluchamy Balaji, R. Sivaraj, P. Nirmala., "Comparative Study Of Safety And Efficacy Of Azithromycin And Amoxicillin In Treating Children With Lower Respiratory Tract Infection. .", International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research., Volume 7, Number 3, Jun 2015, pp. 56-57. 2015.
Akilandeswari. V., Sekkizar.M., Sylvia Santha kuamri.A., Nirmala P. , "Nephroprotective Effect Of Lycopene In Hyperglycemia Induced Oxidative Stress In Male Wistar Rats.", International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research, Volume 7, Number 2, Apr 2015, pp. 77-79. 2015.
Praharsheta. A.M., Vanitha Samuel, Nirmala P , "Role Of Ebselen, A Selenoorgano Compound In Cisplatin Induced Nephrotoxicity In Wistar Rats. .", International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research, Volume 7, Number 2, Apr 2015, pp. 57-59. 2015.
Dr. Vanitha Samuel, Dr. Parthasarathy Nirmala , "Role of Phytoestrogen Daidzen in experimental induce breast cancer in Wistar rats.", Vivo Scientia: A National Journal of Science, Volume 4, Number 4, Dec 2015, pp. 932-938. 2015.
Soundarya Priyadharsini K, Nirmala P, Ashok Kumar P, "Effect of lutein in hyper cholesterolemia induced oxidative stress in male wistar rats.", International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research, Volume 7, Number 2, Apr 2015, pp. 97-100. 2015.
Prashanth MK, Ramesh R, Junior SundereshN, Nirmala P, Umapathy P, Appa Mathi, Roga Rajan, "Local Application of phenytoin in diabetic ulcers : A randomized prospective study.", International Journal of Current Medical Sciences, Volume 5, Number 559, Sep 2015, pp. 19-21. 2015.
Uma Narayanamurthy, Sylvia Santhakumari.A, Nirmala.P, "Effect of Silymarin in Hyperglycemia induced oxidative stress in rats.' .", International journal of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, Volume 3, Number 6, Jul 2014, pp. 1030-1035. 2014.
Joel Bijou, Sivaraj .R, Nirmala.P, "Effect Of Statins On Lipoprotein(A) In Dyslipidemic Patients" .", International journal of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, Volume 3, Number 6, Jul 2014, pp. 1024-1029. 2014.
Manjunath V Jali, Nirmala.P, Annamalai AR. Basavaraja KM., "effects of Ethanolic Extract Of Unripe Fruit Of Aegle Marmelos (Bael) in Mice.", RRJPPS, Volume 2, Number 2, Apr 2014, pp. 24-30. 2014.
Manjunath V Jali, Nirmala.P, Annamalai AR. Basavaraja KM., "Effects Of Ethanolic Extract Of Unripe Fruit Of Aegle Marmelos (Bael) On Intestinal Fluid Transport And Motility In Rats.", RRJPPS, Volume 3, Number 2, Jun 2014, pp. 51-56. 2014.
J. K. Jayakumar, P. Nirmala, B. A. Praveen Kumar, Ashok P. Kumar, "Evaluation of protective effect of myricetin, a bioflavonoid in dimethyl benzanthracene‑induced breast cancer in female Wistar rats. .", South Asian Journal of Cancer , Volume 3, Number 2, Apr 2014, pp. 107-111. 2014.
Elandevan.C.K, Sylvia Santhakumari.A, Nirmala.P, "Protective Effects of Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acids) Against Experimentally (1-Methyl -4- Phenyl – 1, 2, 3, 6Tetrahydropyridine Hydrochloride) InducedParkinson’s Disease in Mice.", World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research , Volume 3, Number 1, 2013, pp. 701-709. 2013.
Elandevan.C.K, Sylvia Santhakumari.A, Nirmala.P, "Behavioural and Neuroprotective Effect of Fish Oil on MPTP Induced Parkinson’s Disease in Mice.", International Journal of Toxicological and Pharmacological Research , Volume 5, Number 4, Dec 2013, pp. 69-73. 2013.
M. Surendra kumar, Vanitha Samuel, N.Chidambaram, K. Balamurugan and P. Nirmala. , "Effect Of Apigenin On Bacterial Enzymes And Aberrant Crypt Foci In 1,2-Dimethyl Hydrazine Induced Colorectal Cancer In Wistar Rats.", Global Journal of Pharmacology , Volume 6, Number 2, 2012, pp. 81-85. 2012.
Sashidharnatla Reddy, P.Nirmala, N.Chidambaram and P. Ashok kumar, "Role Of Quercetin, A Bioflavonoid In Dimethyl Benzanthracene Induced Breast Cancer In Female Wistar Rats..", American J of Pharmacology and Toxcicology, Volume 7, Number 2, 2012, pp. 68-72. 2012.
M.K.Kayalvizhi, Vanitha Samuel, P. Nirmala and K. Balamurugan, "Anti-Arthritic And Anti-Inflammatory Effect Of Cetylmyristeolate Against Carrageenan Induced Acute Arthritis.", Journal of Pharmaceutical and Opinion., Volume 2, Number 1, 2012, pp. 23-24. 2012.
M.K.Kayalvizhi, P. Nirmala, Vanitha Samuel and K. Balamurugan, "Anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory effect of Cetylmyristeolate against Freund’s adjuvant induced arthritis model.", Research J of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics, Volume 4, Number 2, 2012, pp. 91-93. 2012.
L. Akila, P. Ashok Kumar and P.Nirmala., "Effect Of A Polyherbal Formulation On Ethylene Glycolinduced Urolithiasis.", International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences , Volume 2, Number 4, Oct 2011, pp. 7-24. 2011.
Parthasarathy Nirmala, Manickam Ramanathan. , "Effect of kaempferol on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant status in 1,2-dimethyl hydrazine induced colorectal carcinoma in rats..", European Journal of Pharmacology, Volume 654, Number 1, 2011, pp. 75-79. 2011.
Parthasarathy Nirmala, Manickam Ramanathan., "Effect of myricetin on 1,2-dimethylhydrazine induced rat colon carcinogenesis..", Journal of Experimental Therapeutics and oncology, Volume 9, Number 2, 2011, pp. 101-108. 2011.
K Madhana Gopal, M Meganathan, J Mohan, P Sasikala, N Gowdhaman, K Balamurugan, P Nirmala, Vanitha Samuel, "Effect of dietary fish oil (Omega - 3 - fatty acid) against oxidative stress in isoproterenol induced myocardial injury in albino wistar rats.", RJPBCS, Volume 2, Number 1, Jan 2011, pp. 547-552. 2011.
M Meganathan, K Madhana Gopal, P Sasikala, J Mohan, N Gowdhaman, K Balamurugan, P Nirmala, Vanitha Samuel, "Evaluation of antioxidant effect of Omega 3-fatty acid against paracetamol induced liver injury in albino rats.", RJPBCS, Volume 2, Number 1, Jan 2011, pp. 426-433. 2011.
M. Meganathan,1K. Madhana Gopal, K. Balamurugan, P. Nirmala, andVanitha Samuel, "Evaluation of Hepatoprotective Effect of Omega 3-Fatty Acid against Paracetamol Induced Liver Injury in Albino Rats.", Global Journal of Pharmacology, Volume 5, Number 1, 2011, pp. 50-53. 2011.
K. Madhana Gopal, M. Meganathan, K. Balamurugan, P. Nirmala and A. Sylvia Santhakumari, "Effect of Dietary Fish Oil (Omega -3- Fatty Acid) Against Oxidative Stress in Isoproterenol Induced Myocardial Injury in Albino wistar Rats.", Global Journal of Pharmacology , Volume 5, Number 1, 2011, pp. 4-6. 2011.
Asokan B.R, Jaikumar.S, Ramaswamy.S, Nirmala P, "Antihyperlipidemic activity of a polyherbal formulation in experimental models..", Pharmacolgyonline, Volume 1, Number 1, 2010, pp. 433-442. 2010.
P.Ashok kumar, P.Nirmala , "Calcium Supplementation – A risk or benefit in cancer.", Biomedicine, Volume 30, Number 2, 2010, pp. 130-133. 2010.
P.Ashok kumar, P.Nirmala, S.Sethupathy, "Serum lipids and cardiac enzymes in a cross section of patients with acute myocardial infarction in Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital..", Biomedicine, Volume 30, Number 1, 2010, pp. 97-99. 2010.
P.Nirmala and M. Ramanathan., "Chemopreventive role of Quercetin in the management of colorectal cancer induced by 1,2 dimethylhydrazine in male albino rats. .", Biomedicine, Volume 30, Number 3, 2010, pp. 360-368. 2010.
List of Conferences - National
Dr.P. Nirmala, Organizing Chairman, Workshop on Qualitative and Quantitative Bioassay on Discarded Chick Ileum, Continuing Medical Education, Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Mar 27-28, 2019, Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University, pp. 0-0. Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamlai University.
Dr.P. Nirmala, Participated as Speaker, Recent Advances in Liver Disorders, Continuing Medical Education, Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Mar 22-22, 2019, Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University, pp. 0-0. Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamlai University.
Dr P. Nirmala , Awarded Merit Certificate for Best Research publications in per reviewed international journals between July,2012 and June,2016 for Medical faculty, Annamalai University on 6th Sep, 2016, Teachers Day, Annamalai University, Sep 5-5, 2016, Annamalai University, pp. 0-0. Annamalai University, Annamalai University.
Dr.P. Nirmala, Organizing Chairman, Alumni CME in Pharmacology, Continuing Medical Education, Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Aug 16-16, 2015, Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University, pp. 0-0. Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamlai University.
Dr.P. Nirmala, Participated, CME on Infectious Diseases, Continuing Medical Education, Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Aug 2-2, 2015, Sastri Hall, Annamalai University, pp. 0-0. Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamlai University.
Dr.P. Nirmala, Organizing Chairman, CME on Updates in Clinical Pharmacology, Continuing Medical Education, Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Aug 1-1, 2015, Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University, pp. 0-0. Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamlai University.
Dr Nirmala, Awarded Best Researcher Award (Medical faculty) , Teachers Day, Annamalai University, Sep 5-5, 2012, Teachers Day, Annamalai University, Sep 5-5, 2012, Annamalai University, pp. 0-0. Annamalai University, Annamalai University.
Dr.P.Nirmala, CHAIRED A SESSION, Annual Conference of Southern Regional Indian Pharmacological soceity (SRIPS), Jul 11-13, 2008, JIPMER, PONDY, pp. 0-0. -, -.
Dr.P.Nirmala, Analgesic and Antipyretic activity of Ficus Religiosa in experimental animals, 94th INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS, Jan 3-7, 2007, ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY, pp. 0-0. ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY, ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY PRESS.
List of Book Published
GC SAHOO, HISTORY OF MEDICINE Book Chapter - "THE DISCOVERY OF INSULIN", 19, RAMAPURAM, AMBATTUR, CHENNAI-53: AUXILIUM, 978-81-921255-0-0, pp. 63-72. Jan 2011.
Dr Nirmala, Dr Chidambaram, Rationale of Drug of Choice - A Comparative Analysis, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 978-93-5270-134-6, pp. 1-689. Jun 2017, www.jaypeebrothers.com.
Dr P. Nirmala , Sure Success in Pharmacology for Nursing Students, 4838/24, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 978-93-5270-527-6, pp. 1-578. Dec 2018, www.jaypeebrothers.com.
Dr Nirmala.P., MCQ's in Pharmacology and Recent Drugs, Dipti Press,7/3 L, IInd floor, Madley Road, T.Nagar, Chennai: Dipti Press, Chennai, 978-93-86923-19-6, pp. 1-181. Jun 2018, www.diptipress.com..

List of Awards /Honours / Memberships
indian pharmacological society - L24

List of Awards
Merit Certificate for Best Research publications publications in per reviewed international journals between July,2012 and June,2016 - Annamalai University - 2016
Best Researcher Award - Annamalai University - 2012