Textbook of Pharmacological Screening Methods: Experimental Models, CPCSEA & OECD Guidelines, and Drug Evaluation Methods in Preclinical Research

By Dr V Uma Rani and Dr. D. Swath

A Complete Guide to Preclinical Drug Evaluation

Are you a pharmacy student, pharmacologist, or biomedical researcher looking for a complete and practical reference on pharmacological screening?

Textbook of Pharmacological Screening: Experimental Models, CPCSEA & OECD Guidelines, and Drug Evaluation Methods in Preclinical Research is your comprehensive resource to master the principles and applications of drug testing in preclinical settings.

Designed as per the B.Pharm syllabus (PS608: Screening Methods in Pharmacology - Open Elective II), this book offers clear explanations and well-structured chapters on the care, handling, breeding, and ethical use of laboratory animals.

Key Features:

Covers pharmacological screening methods for CNS, cardiovascular, metabolic, gastrointestinal, and inflammatory disorders

Step-by-step procedures for models like tail-flick test, carrageenan-induced paw edema, yeast-induced pyrexia, and many more

Aligned with CPCSEA, OECD, ICH, and FDA regulatory frameworks

Discusses acute, sub-chronic, chronic, reproductive, and teratogenic toxicity studies

Includes alternatives to animal experimentation: in vitro, ex vivo, in silico, and zebrafish models

Ideal for B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and biomedical science students

Whether you are preparing for lab practicals, university exams, or early-stage drug discovery research, this book equips you with the scientific, ethical, and regulatory foundation needed to excel in preclinical pharmacology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F8W8Q8YD
• ISBN13: 9798899298493
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Notion Press
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"