Pharmacology

Sources of drug information

Authoritative drug information is obtained from official compendia and reference texts. Major pharmacopeias include: Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) British Pharmacopoeia (BP) European Pharmacopoeia (EP) United States Pharmacopeia (USP)   Additional key sources include the National Formulary, Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia, the Physician’s Desk Reference, evidence-based monographs and drug evaluation texts, peer-reviewed journals, drug bulletins, and reputable […]

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History of pharmacology

Pharmacology The word “pharmacology” originates from two Greek terms: “pharmakon,” meaning drug or medicine, and “logos,” meaning study or science. Definition Pharmacology is the branch of science concerned with the study of drug actions on living organisms. It serves as a vital link between basic medical science and clinical practice, helping us understand how drugs work and how they can be used safely

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Bioassay

BIOASSAY PRINCIPLE OF BIOASSAY APPLICATION CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD ASSAY METHOD BIOASSAY CAN BE PERFORMED ON: TYPES OF BIOASSAY QUANTAL ASSAY GRADED ASSAY MATCHING OR BRACKETING ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES INTERPOLATION ASSAY Dr. Smrutiranjan DashWith a foundation in pharmacology, I am engaged in both teaching and research. My work has been published in reputed national and international

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