Pharmacology II

Plasma Volume Expanders

Definition of Plasma Volume Expanders Plasma Volume Expanders are fluids used to restore and maintain intravascular volume in patients experiencing…

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Bioassay of 5-HT (Serotonin)

Bioassay of 5-HT (Serotonin): Commonly done using rat fundus strip or uterus for serotonin activity. Bioassay of 5-HT (Serotonin): Measures…

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Bioassay of Histamine

Bioassay of Histamine: Commonly performed using isolated guinea pig ileum to measure contraction response. Bioassay of Histamine: Helps determine potency…

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Anti-Hyperlipidemic Agents

Anti-hyperlipidemic agents lower blood lipid levels to prevent cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and atherosclerosis. Anti-hyperlipidemic agents are medications designed…

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Bioassay of Digitalis (Cardiac Glycosides)

Bioassay of Digitalis (Cardiac Glycosides): Measures potency using frog or cat heart preparation. Bioassay of Digitalis (Cardiac Glycosides): Evaluates cardiac…

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Bioassay of d-Tubocurarine

Bioassay of d-Tubocurarine (ADH): Commonly done using frog rectus abdominis muscle. Bioassay of d-Tubocurarine (ADH): Measures neuromuscular blockade to assess…

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Bioassay of ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)

Bioassay of ACTH Measures adrenal cortex stimulation in test animals. Bioassay of ACTH Evaluates steroid hormone release as an ACTH…

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Bioassay of Vasopressin (ADH)

Bioassay of Vasopressin (ADH): Commonly done using rat pressor or antidiuretic assays.  Bioassay of Vasopressin (ADH): Measures vasoconstriction or urine…

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Bioassay of Oxytocin

Bioassay of Oxytocin: Commonly done using uterine contraction response in rats or guinea pigs. Bioassays of Oxytocin's: Measures potency by…

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Bioassay of Insulin

Bioassay of Insulin: Ensures potency, efficacy, and standardization of insulin preparations. Bioassay of Insulin: Measures hypoglycemic activity using rabbit or…

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