09-11-2015, 11:39 AM
A general and descriptive topic on pharmacology and toxicology. I need a topic which cover both the courses pharma and toxicology. Topic should be unique and attention seeking. People show their intrest, ang get curious to know about the topic. It should be relating to biotechnology as well.
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good seminar topics in pharmacology
General Pharmacology
Drugs undergo high First pass.
What are the prodrugs
Drugs which cross / the placental barrier
Zero order Kinetics seen in
Drugs are contraindication in pregnancy and lactation.
Drugs causing Nephrotoxicity
Drugs which cross Blood – Brain barrier
Enzyme Cytochrome -P-450 inhibitors / inducers
Factors effecting bioavailability
What drugs not given in Hepatic Failure
Therapeutic index is a measure of a drugs
Enzymes and their reactions are involved in the metabolism of Xenobiotics
Drugs associated with renol stones
Drugs causes gynaecomazia
Drugs used in erectile dysfunction
Drugs causing hyperglycemia
Drugs increase the metabolism of warfarin
Urine is colored by
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