Bioassay U-5 Notes

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Pharmacology of drugs acting on endocrine system

  • Androgens
  • Anabolic Steroids
  • Estrogens
  • Progesterone
  • Oral Contraceptives
  • Drugs Acting on the Uterus

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

Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
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
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Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence

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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
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Secondary Metabolites in pharmacognosy & phytochemistry II

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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
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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
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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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