Screening Methods in Pharmacology: Volume 1 - Principles and Applications

<p>This book provides a comprehensive overview of the essential topics related to drug discovery and development with a particular focus on the care handling and<b> breeding techniques of laboratory animals</b> <b>toxicity testing</b> and<b> screening methods for pharmacological activity.</b></p><p><b>Designed for B.Pharm M.Pharm and Msc.Pharmacology&nbsp; students</b> as well as anyone involved in drug discovery and development this book covers the following topics:</p><p>Care handling and breeding techniques of laboratory animals along with alternative methods to animal studies<br/>OECD guidelines and the determination of LD50 acute sub-acute and chronic toxicity studies<br/>Organization of screening for pharmacological activity of new substances with a particular emphasis on the evaluation of antipsychotics antiepileptics and antidepressants<br/><b>Screening methods for anti-diabetic antiulcer CHF and anti-hypertensive drugs as well as screening methods for anti-inflammatory analgesics and antipyretic drugs</b><br/>Throughout the book the importance of preclinical studies in drug development and the role of screening methods in identifying potential drug candidates are emphasized. The ethical considerations related to animal experimentation are also discussed in detail.</p><p>This book is a valuable resource for anyone involved in drug discovery and development providing a comprehensive overview of the essential topics related to pharmacology.</p>