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Learn essential methodologies for evaluating drug safety and efficacy through this comprehensive lecture on pharmacological and toxicological screening techniques. Explore systematic approaches to assess the therapeutic potential and adverse effects of pharmaceutical compounds, including in vitro and in vivo testing protocols, dose-response relationships, and safety evaluation parameters. Discover standardized screening procedures used in drug development, toxicity assessment methods for identifying harmful effects, and regulatory guidelines that govern pharmaceutical testing. Master the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics as they relate to screening processes, understand biomarker identification and validation techniques, and examine case studies demonstrating real-world applications of these screening methodologies in pharmaceutical research and development.
Syllabus
Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening Methods
Taught by
NPTEL-NOC IITM