Bioassay Notes [U-5]
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Pharmacology of drugs acting on endocrine system
Bioassay
- Principles and Applications of Bioassay
- Types of Bioassays
- Bioassay of Insulin
- Bioassay of Oxytocin
- Bioassay of Vasopressin (ADH)
- Bioassay of ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)
- Bioassay of d-Tubocurarine
- Bioassays of Digitalis (Cardiac Glycosides)
- Bioassays of Histamine
- Bioassays of 5-HT (Serotonin)
Other Units of Pharmacology II
Pharmacology II
Other Subjects of B Pharmacy 5th Semester
Topic wise notes of:
Medicinal Chemistry II
- Anti-Histaminic & Anti-Neoplastic Agents
- Anti-Anginal & Diuretics
- Anti-Arrhythmic & Anti-Hyperlipidemic Agents
- Drugs on Endocrine System, Sexual Health, Corticosteroids
- Anti-Diabetic & Local Anaesthetic Agents
Topic wise notes of:
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
- Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and its rules 1945
- Schedules under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act
- Medicinal Preparations, and Narcotic Regulations in India
- Drugs and Magic Remedies, Animal Ethics, Price Regulation
- Pharmaceutical Legislation, Ethics, and Legal Rights
Topic wise notes of:
Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry II
- Metabolic Pathways and Biogenesis of Secondary Metabolites
- Secondary Metabolites: Classification, Sources and Applications
- Isolation, Identification of Key Phytoconstituents
- Industrial Production of Essential Phytoconstituents
- Modern Extraction Techniques
Topic wise notes of:
Industrial Pharmacy I
- Pre-Formulation Studies
- Tablets & Liquid Orals
- Hard & Soft Gelatin Capsules, Pellets
- Parenteral Products & Ophthalmic preparations
- Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical Aerosols & Packaging Materials
Unit V: Endocrine Pharmacology & Bioassay – Summary
This unit combines advanced topics in endocrine pharmacology with the fundamentals of bioassay, essential for drug standardization and hormone-related therapy. A must-study for B Pharma 5th semester and GPAT aspirants.
Endocrine Pharmacology:
- Androgens & Anabolic Steroids: Learn about testosterone and synthetic steroids used in hypogonadism and muscle-wasting conditions.
- Estrogens, Progesterone & Oral Contraceptives: Covers hormonal therapy and combined pills for birth control and reproductive health.
- Uterine Drugs: Includes oxytocics and tocolytics used to stimulate or inhibit uterine contractions during labor.
Bioassay:
- Principles & Applications: Understand the need for biological standardization of drugs when chemical methods are insufficient.
- Types: Learn about endpoint, graded response, and quantal assays.
- Specific: Includes standard assay techniques for biologically active substances like insulin, oxytocin, vasopressin, ACTH, d-tubocurarine, digitalis, histamine, and 5-HT
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