Research At COMSATS

Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice Research Group

Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq

	Designation:	Assistant Professor
	Email:	mashfaq@cuiatd.edu.pk
	Phone No. :	(92)992-383591-6 Ext:210
	Role:	Faculty
	Research Interests:	Pharmaceutical Biochemistry; Clinical Chemistry; Drug Toxicity

Academics/ Degrees

PhD, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad
MS, Loughborough University, UK
B-Pharm, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan

Profile/Bio

PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

January 2015 to Continued: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan
July 2012 to January 2015: Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan
Aug. 2008 to Aug. 2011: Nemaura Pharma Limited, UK
Oct. 2006 to July 2008: FreshPak Chilled Foods LTD, UK
Feb. 2006 to June 2006: Shahzeb Pharmaceuticals PVT LTD, Pakistan

Publications/Papers

2024

Journal

M. Ashfaq,J.Sharif,Khan Q,Mobasher "Consumption of proton pump inhibitors in outpatients of Gastroenterology Clinics in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: evidence of inexpedient use" , Gastroenterology Review ,Volume 19 ,Issue 1 ,Page 159–164 , 2024

2023

Journal

M. Ashfaq,Yasser MSA Alkahraman,Mobasher,J.Sharif,Khan Q "Long-Term Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy and its Effect on Endocrine Hormones in Selected Patient Population" , Hormone and Metabolic Research ,Volume 55 ,Issue 03 ,Page 205-211 , 2023

M. Ashfaq,J.Sharif,Khan Q,Mobasher "Effects of long-term proton pump inhibitor use on sexual hormones and sexual and reproductive health in female patients" , Endocrine ,Volume 83 ,Issue 2 ,Page 494-501 , 2023

2022

Journal

J.Sharif,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,Mobasher,M. Ashfaq,Khan Q "Exploring the factors and barriers of healthcare professionals in tertiary care hospitals toward pharmacovigilance: a multicenter study from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan" , Current Medical Research and Opinion ,Volume 38 ,Issue 4 ,Page 595-605 , 2022

M. Ashfaq,Yasser MSA Alkahraman "Proton pump inhibitors therapy and risk of hyperprolactinemia with associated sexual disorders" , Endocrine Regulations ,Volume 56 ,Issue 2 ,Page 134–147 , 2022

M. Ashfaq "Proton pump inhibitors therapy and risk of hyperprolactinemia with associated sexual disorders" , research paper , 2022

2020

Journal

Yasser MSA Alkahraman,M. Ashfaq,Mobasher,K.Rauf "Potential Role of Proton Pump Inhibitors Against Human DRD2 Receptor in Drug Induced Hyperprolactinemia" , Revista de Chimie ,Volume 71 ,Issue 10 ,Page 182-192 , 2020

2017

Journal

Mobasher,J.Sharif,K.Rauf,M. Ashfaq "Total antioxidant capacity of commonly used fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices of Pakistan." , Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences ,Volume 30 ,Issue 6 , 2017

2014

Journal

K.Rauf,Mobasher,M. Ashfaq,G.Abbas "Inhibitory Effect of Bacopasides on Spontaneous Morphine Withdrawal Induced Depression in Mice." , Phytotherapy Research ,Volume 28 ,Page 937-939 , 2014

K.Rauf,Mobasher,M. Ashfaq,J.Sharif,G.Abbas,Dr. Wajahat "Is there a negative correlation between a phenelzine sub-acutely induced antidepressant-like behaviour and hippocampal 5-HT?" , PharmacologyOnline ,Volume 2 ,Page 54-60 , 2014

Associations/Memberships

Registered Pharmacist with Pharmacy Council of Pakistan