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Dr.P.AMUDHA,
M. Pharm.,Ph.D

Head of Department
Department of Pharmacology

  • Email.id : amudha.cology@gmail.com
    amudha@clbaidmethacollege.ac.in

Overview

Dr. P. Amudha is currently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacology at C.L. Baid Metha College of Pharmacy, Chennai, with over 25 years of academic and research experience. She began her career as a Lecturer at SRM College of Pharmacy, Kattangulathur (1995–2000), later serving as Assistant Professor (2002–2004), followed by her tenure as Assistant Professor at Mohamed Satak A.J. College of Pharmacy, Chennai (2004–August 2006), and subsequently as Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at C.L. Baid Metha College of Pharmacy from September 2006 onward. She completed her Ph.D. in Pharmacology in 2014 from Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER), Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, her M.Pharm in Pharmacology in 2002 from University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, and her B.Pharm in 1995 from Madras Medical College, affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. Dr. Amudha has authored 73 research publications with a Google Scholar citation count of 301, an H-index of 9, and an i10-index of 9, and has delivered numerous presentations while also contributing to two book chapters.

Pre clinical study in CNS includes anti-anxiety, Parkinsonism, ADHD, Alzeimer, antidepressant and affective disorders.

Metabolic disorders like antidiabetic, hypercholesterolemia and anti-obesity, anti-ulcer, analgesic, anti inflammatory, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune disorders: Psoriasis, contact dermatitis and anti- cancer study.

Pre clinical study also includes PCOS and PCOD screening in animal models.

Her PG Clinical research was in Leprosy. M.Leprae load in Leprosy patients nasal flushing before and after treatment of nasal drops.

She has also completed many funded projects in academia-industry collaborations in her field and continues to inspire excellence. She has successfully guided 30 M.Pharm Pharmacology Postgraduates and also guided doctoral scholars in Pharmacy, Siddha and Ayurveda.

She is a member of the doctoral committee for Ph.D. candidates under The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Vels University and SRMC University. She is also member secretory in IAEC at C.L. Baid Metha College of Pharmacy. And she also a member of  IEC, LASA, APTI, IPA, & CPCSEA  where she contributes to the evaluation and development of emerging researchers.

  1. Kumar AS, Amudha P, Kannan CS. Evaluation of anxiolytic activity of hydroalcoholic extract of Tephrosia purpurea (L.) Pers in Swiss albino mice. 2011.
  2. Singh NS, Geetha M, Amudha P, Chakraborty A. Evaluation of antidiabetic activity of methanol extract of Flacourtia jangomas (Lour.) in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. 2010.
  3. Karthik P, Amudha P, Srikanth J. Study on phytochemical profile and anti-ulcerogenic effect of Cayratia pedata in albino Wistar rats. J Pharmacol (Paris). 2010;2:1017-1029.
  4. Chandrashekar K, Amudha P, Venkataraman S. Anxiolytic activity of ethanolic and aqueous extract of Ficus carica fruits in Swiss albino mice. Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol. 2017;6(8):2043–2050.
  5. Akiladevi D, Nappinnai M, Suresh AJ, Amudha P, Vetrichelvan T. Formulation optimization and evaluation of self-emulsifying drug delivery system of atorvastatin calcium by using design of experiments. 2016.
  6. Karthik P, Kumar RN, Amudha P. Antidiarrheal activity of the chloroform extract of Cayratia pedata in albino Wistar rats. Pharmacologyonline. 2011;2:69–75.
  7. Chakraborty A, Amudha P, Geetha M, Singh NS. Evaluation of anxiolytic activity of methanolic extract of Sapindus mukorossi in mice. Int J Pharma Bio Sci. 2010;1(3):1–8.
  8. Thenmozhi M, Amudha P. Evaluation of antidiabetic and antioxidant activity of ethanolic extract of Bambusa arundinacea (Retz.) seeds on streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Int J Pharmacol Toxicol. 2015;5(3):199–208.
  9. Akiladevi D, Nappinnai M, Jerad Suresh A. Self-emulsifying delivery system in solubility and dissolution enhancement of cardiovascular drug. Int J Pharm Pharmacol. 2017;1:102.
  10. Karpagam S, Amudha P. Anti-diabetic activity of Salacia chinensis stem extract. 2019.
  11. Akiladevi D, Nappinnai M, Jerad Suresh A. Preparation and in vitro evaluation of self-emulsifying drug delivery system for oral delivery of glibenclamide. Int J Pharm Pharmacol. 2017;1:105.
  12. Subathiradevi P, Amudha P, Periyanayagi M. Evaluation of antiulcer activity of hydroalcoholic leaf extract of Pisonia grandisBr. using indomethacin and pylorus ligation induced gastric ulcer in rats. Int J Univ Pharm Bio Sci. 2020;9(4):123–136.
  13. Subathiradevi P, Amudha P. Review of literature on Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa. Int J Univ Pharm Bio Sci. 2019;8(2):132–149.
  14. Subathiradevi P, Amudha P. Evaluation of anti-ulcer activity of hydroalcoholic extract of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa unripe fruit using indomethacin and pylorus ligation induced gastric ulcer in Wistar rats. Int J Pharm Pharm Res. 2019;15(2):97–112.
  15. Subathiradevi P, Amudha P. Evaluation of antihyperlipidemic activity of aqueous leaf extract of Syzygium samarangense (Blume) Merr. & L.M. Perry on high-fat diet fed rats. Int J Univ Pharm Bio Sci. 2019;8(3):35–47.
  16. Amudha P, Suryasree M. Evaluation of anti-arthritic activity of the ethanolic extract of Pyrus communis fruit in incomplete Freund’s adjuvant induced rheumatoid arthritis in Wistar rats. Int J Pharm Pharm Res. 2019;15(3):213–229.
  17. Amudha P, Divya P. Evaluation of Caesalpinia bonducella extract (HAECB) on ovarian cysts in polycystic ovarian syndrome-induced Wistar female rats. Int J Pharm Pharm Res. 2019;15(4):183–199.
  18. Amudha P, Balaji V. A review on phytochemical and pharmacological activities of Ocimum basilicum Int J Biol Pharm Allied Sci. 2021;10(2):546–563.
  19. Amudha, P.; Nafisa, H. Pharmacological review on in vivo screening models of antiulcer agents and Indian medicinal plants with antiulcer activity. International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Science. 2021, 18(8), 2721–2734.
  20. Amudha, P.; Ghanapiyari, Sharma. Study of antiulcer activity of aqueous leaf extract of Crassocephalum crepidioides using various models of experimental gastric ulcer in rats. International Journal of Biological & Pharmaceutical Research. 2015; 6(9): 714–722.
  21. Satheeshkannan, C.; Sathishkumar, A.; Amudha, P. Evaluation of anxiolytic activity of hydroalcoholic extract of Hybanthus enneaspermus in Swiss albino mice. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. 2011; 3(4): 121–125.
  22. Balamurugan, G.; Muralidharan, P.; Pandiselvi, A.; Amutha, P. Preliminary phytochemical screening and antioxidant activities of ethanolic extract of Caesalpinia sappan Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2008; 1(3): 179–181.
  23. Saravana Kumar, A.; Madhan Mohan, E.; Gandhimathi, R.; Amudha, P. Study on the anti-seizure activity of methanolic extracts of Indigofera tinctoria (L.). Pharmacologyonline. 2009; 1: 1341–1351.
  24. Tamilvani, Palani; Amudha, P. Evaluation of neuroprotective effect of ethyl acetate extract of Sarcostemma acidum on 6-hydroxydopamine induced Parkinson disease in Wistar rats. International Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Research. 2021;21(2):167–187.
  25. Vaishnavi, Badiga; Amudha, P. Evaluation of anti-arthritic activity of ethanolic extract of Murraya koenigii leaves in Complete Freund’s adjuvant induced rheumatoid arthritis in Wistar rats. International Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Research. 2021; 21(1): 347–364.
  26. Vaishnavi, B., & Amudha, P. (2021). A review on the pathophysiology and screening models of rheumatoid arthritis. International Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Research, 20(2), 415–428.
  27. Tamilvani, P., & Amudha, P. (2020). Sarcostemma acidum: An overview. International Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Research, 20(1), 598–608.
  28. Amudha,P.;NagalakshmiSwetha,Y.;Ghanapiyari,Sharma.Evaluationofantinephrolithiatic activity of ethanolic extract of Rosa indica on ethylene glycol-induced male Wistar albino rats. International Journal of Phytopharmacology. 2015; 6(4): 191–195.
  29. Amudha,P.;Venkatraman,S.Oral toxicity study of ethanolic extract of Ficus carica in female Swissalbinomice.American Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Research, 2015, 2(1).
  30. Divya, N; Amudha, P; Viveka Priya, K. The ameliorating and antioxidant study of aqueous extract of Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) pulp using scopolamine induced learning and memory impairment in Swiss albino mice. International Journal of Phytopharmacology. 2018; 10(2): 58–66.
  31. Krithika, Priyadharshini; Amudha, P.; Aishwarya, S. Pharmacological review on in vivo screening model of anxiolytic agent. International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods (IJARESM). 2021; 9(18): 2000–2007.
  32. Krithika, Priyadharshini; Amudha, P; Aishwarya, S. Pharmacological overview and screening methods of epilepsy. International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods (IJARESM). 2021; 9(8): 2063–2075. Available from: ijppr.humanjournals.com
  33. Subathiradevi, P.; Amudha, D. R. P. Pharmacological review of anti-ulcer screening. International Journal of Universal Pharmacy and Bio Sciences. 2019; 8(3): Jan–25.
  34. Mohan, E. Madhan; Mohan, Ch. Krishna; Amudha, P. Effect of Indigofera tinctoria extracts on neurotransmitters concentrations in rat brain after induction of seizure. International Journal of Phytopharmacology. 2010; 1(1): 23–27.
  35. Amudha, P. Subathiradevi, S. S. Pragathishri Evaluation of hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity using hydroalcoholic leaf extract of Mukia maderaspatana (Linn.) M. Roem against paracetamol-induced liver damage in Wistar albino rats. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research. 2019; 22(1): 392–403. Human Journals.
  36. Amudha P., Ganesh Kumar J., Prasanth M. Evaluation of anti-epileptic activity of Cassia alata by maximal electroshock (MES) and isoniazid (INH) induced epilepsy on mice. International Journal of Experimental Pharmacology. 2017;7(1).
  37. Vivekapriya K, Amudha P, Divya N. Anticonvulsant and antioxidant activity of ethanolic extract of Allium sativum in maximal electroshock and isoniazid-induced method in Wistar rats. International Journal of Pharmacy and Therapeutics. 2018;9(1):01-Nov.
  38. Mahalakshmi R, Amudha P, Nithyalakshmi D. Pharmacological review of psoriasis and its screening methods. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2021;10(10):548–558.
  39. Nithyalakshmi D, Amudha P, Mahalakshmi R. Pharmacological review of gouty arthritis and its screening methods. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2021;10(9):2073–2086.
  40. Velayutham J, Amudha P, Muralidharan. A review on herbs used in the treatment of urolithiasis. International Journal of Modern Pharmaceutical Research. 2023;7:31–37.
  41. Madhumitha Kumar, Priyanka R, Amudha P. Phyllanthus emblica – a concise review. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2023;11.
  42. Priyanka Lakshmi, Amudha P, Muralidharan P. Pharmacological review on psoriasis and its screening methods. International Journal of Scientific Development and Research. 2023;8(4):1064–1071.
  43. Govindhan E, Amudha P. Evaluation of hydro-alcoholic extract of Portulaca oleracea seeds against D-galactose induced attention deficit hyperactivity disorder model on Swiss albino male mice. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2023;11(1).
  44. Amudha P, Vanitha Varadharaj. Phytochemical and pharmacological potential of Annona species: a review. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research. 2017;10(7):68–74.
  45. Amudha P, Jayalakshmi M, Pushpabharathi N, Vanitha V. Identification of bioactive components in Enhalus acoroides seagrass extract by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research. 2018;11(10):313–317.
  46. Vijayalakshmi V, Clement Atlee W, Amudha P, Keerthana V. Comprehensive review on tinnitus. International Journal of Scientific Development and Research. 2024;9(4).
  47. Venkatraman A, Amudha P, Madhu S, Abdul Rasheed Ebrahim SJ. Signalling pathways in myocardial infarction: drug therapeutic strategies and molecular insights into isoproterenol-induced cardiac damage. International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation. 2024;9(3).
  48. Venkatraman A, Amudha P, Madhu S, Abdul Rasheed Ebrahim SJ. Signalling pathways in myocardial infarction: drug therapeutic strategies and molecular insights into isoproterenol-induced cardiac damage. International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation. 2024;9(3).
  49. Keerthana V, Amudha P, Vijayalakshmi V. A concise review on Erythrina variegata and its pharmacological properties. International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation. 2024;9(2).
  50. Kamalesh KR, Amudha P. Alzheimer’s disease: a comprehensive review of pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and caregiver support strategies. International Journal of Scientific Development and Research. 2024;9(4).
  51. Esther Rani E, Clement Atlee W, Amudha P, Udayakumari S. Concise review on pathophysiology and animal models of silicosis. International Journal of Scientific Development and Research. 2024;9(3).
  52. Arvind T, Amudha P, Madhu S. Exploring herbal and current medicines: a comprehensive review on integrative approaches for ulcerative colitis. International Journal of Scientific Development and Research. 2024;9(3).
  53. Selvakumar S, Amudha P, Esther Rani E. Compendious review on animal models and signaling pathways involved in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis. International Journal of Scientific Development and Research. 2024;9(3).
  54. Udayakumari S, Clement Atlee W, Amudha P, Esther Rani E. Megaloblastic anemia: a comprehensive overview. International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation. 2024;9(2).
  55. Janani SP, Amudha P. A review of Indian plants with wound healing property. 2024;13(3):426–433.
  56. Yasmeen M, Amudha P, Kishore VK, Lokeswaran NG, Maheshwar KS, Kebison N, Harshita, Jain M. Uterine fibroids – a comprehensive review on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. 2024;13(4):222–229.
  57. Aarthi, Clement Atlee W., P. Amudha. A review of Indian plants with urolithiasis activity. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research (IJPPR). 2025; 31(3): 335–341
  58. Aarthi, Clement Atlee W., P. Amudha. A review of Indian plants with urolithiasis activity. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research (IJPPR). 2025; 31(3): 335–341
  59. Archana P., Dr. Sabbathyan Balla, Dr. P. Amudha. A comparative review of atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis: Pathophysiology, clinical insights, therapeutic approaches, and future directions. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research (IJPPR). 2025; 31(5): 186–196.
  60. Divya, P. Amudha. Exploring the pharmacological significance of Artemisia nilagirica. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research (IJPPR). 2025; 31(3): 394–397.
  61. Kamalesh R., Dr. W. Clement Atlee, Dr. P. Amudha. Alzheimer disease – A short review. Global Journal for Research Analysis. 2025; 14(4): 161–163
  62. Karthik Kumar, P. Amudha. Diabetic skeletal muscle atrophy: Molecular mechanism and recent treatment approach – Review. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research (IJPPR). 2025; 31(6): 217–231.
  63. Madhumitha, R. Abirami, P. Amudha. A review on psoriasis – Types and treatment. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research (IJPPR). 2025; 31(6): 232–245.
  64. K. Manju, B. Sabbathyan Balla, P. Amudha. Review of berberine on neuroinflammatory disorder by modulation of gut-brain axis. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research (IJPPR). 2025; 31(3): 351–359.
  65. Srilakshmi Hitha, Clement Atlee W., P. Amudha. Indian medicinal plants used in diabetes treatment: A comprehensive review. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research (IJPPR). 2025; 31(3): 309–317.
  66. Pugazhenthi, P. Amudha. A comprehensive review of gastric ulcer disease: Etiology, clinical features, and treatment approaches. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research (IJPPR). 2025; 31(5): 146–161.
  67. Ruppana, Sabbathyan Balla, P. Amudha. The liver under siege: A comprehensive review of metabolic, viral, toxic and structural hepatic disorders. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research (IJPPR). 2025; 31(5): 31–42.
  68. Sandhiya, P. Amudha. Syzygium samarangense: A comprehensive review of its ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological potential. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research (IJPPR). 2025; 31(3): 385–393.
  69. Sandhoshini, P. Deepa, P. Amudha. Phyllanthus acidus: A comprehensive review of its pharmacological activities. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research (IJPPR). 2025; 31(3): 360–365.
  70. Thiruveni, P. Deepa, P. Amudha. Review on: Antiepileptic properties of Indian plants. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research (IJPPR). 2025; 31(3): 377–384.
  71. Thenmozhi N., Dr. W. Clement Atlee, Dr. P. Amutha. A review on pharmacological activity and traditional medicine of Commelina benghalensis International Journal of Pharmacy and Analytical Research (IJPAR). 2024; 13(4): 673–677.
  72. Francis Kevin Raj, P. Muralidharan, P. Amudha. Evaluation of hydroalcoholic extract of Withania somnifera against cuprizone-induced multiple sclerosis model on Swiss albino mice. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2024; 86(5): 1774–1780.
  73. Parthasarathi N., Dr. W. Clement Atlee, Dr. P. Amudha. A comprehensive review on pharmacological activity of Terminalia arjuna. International Journal of Scientific Development and Research. 2024; 9(9): 311–321.
  74. P. Amudha, A. Sowjanya, Dr. Vijayapandi. Unveiling the multidisciplinary nature of neem: From tradition to modern medicine. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research (IJPPR). 2025; 31(4): 377–390.
  75. Ruppana, Dr. Sabbathyan Balla, Dr. P. Amudha. In-vitro evaluation of hepatoprotective potential of Diplocyclos palmatus (L.) C. Jeffrey leaf against paracetamol-induced liver toxicity using HepG2 cell line. Journal of Chemical Health Risks. 2026; 16(1): 229–23

B.Pharm vth sem – Pharmacology

M.Pharm              – Pharmacological and Toxicological screening methods – I & II

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

  • Presented an oral paper titled “M.Leprae load in Leprosy patients nasal flushing before and after treatment of nasal drops of Dapsone and Clofazamine” at Leprosy conference Patna, 2002.
  • Presented an oral paper titled “Screening Techniques For Ovarian Cancer” at the National seminar organized by the Department of Science & Technology on 20th November, 2008
  • Presented an oral paper titled Anti-Psoriatic Effect Of Gren Algae Ulva Lactuca Gel On 5% W/W Imiquomod Cream Induced Psoriasis In Swiss Mice “at the national conference organized by International Institute of Biotechnology & Toxicology , Padappai, Kancheepuram district on 3rd& 4th October , 2023.
  • Presented an oral paper titled “Integrative Approach of Ayush Medicine in Healthcare at the International Conference organized by Captain Srinivasamurthy Central Ayurveda Research Institute at National Institute of Ocean Technology, Pallikaranai, Chennai on 6th&7th January, 2024.

Author of Textbook / chapters in textbooks -02

  • “Review On Anticancer activity of medicinal plants in India” in the book entitled with Contemporary Research in Science, Technology &Medicine (1st Edition, ISBN:978-93-5737-469-9)
  • “Transforming healthcare: The role of artificial intelligence in revolutionizing diagnosis, treatment, and global health systems”in the book entitled with Technological Innovations In Health, Agriculture And Environment (1st Edition ,ISBN :978-93-341-3131-4)
  • As Evaluator during the National Knowledge Conclave: Quiz Championship/ Scholarly Paper Presentations held on 4th& 5th October 2024 at K.K. College of Pharmacy,Gerugambakkam ,Chennai-128.
  • As Chair Person during Two days National Conference on “Neuropharmacology & Neurogenetics(NPNG-2025) held at JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty on 7th& 8th of February 2025.
  • As Evaluator during the Pharmanecia 4,e- International Research Conference Recent Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Machine leaning driven drug discovery held at JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty on 7th& 8th of March 2025.
  • As an Scientific Evaluator for Poster Presentation in the International Conference conducted on 16th and 17th February,2026 organised by Crescent School of Pharmacy, B.S Abdur Rahaman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai with Assosciation with Indian Pharmaceutical Association, Tamil Nadu State Branch, Chennai.
  • As a Chair Person in Symposia – Next Generation Pharmacy: Integrating AI in Pharmaceutical Sciences for Pharmacological model using Experimental animals: current Prospective and future insights.

Resource person for workshop:

“Pharmacological Animal models using Non-invasive In-Vivo Cardiovascular Screening Methods” on 24th February 2026 at C.L. Baid Metha College of Pharmacy, Chennai.

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