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Evaluation of Crude Drugs
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Evaluation of Crude Drugs

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What is the main purpose of biological evaluation?

  • Identifying chemical or physical means of standardization
  • Measuring the sample's weight
  • Determining the potency of a raw drug or preparation (correct)
  • Isolating and purifying active constituents
  • Which method is used for biological analysis?

  • (Toxic)
  • (Symptoms)
  • (Histological methods) (correct)
  • (Chemical tests)
  • What does chemical evaluation mainly cover?

  • Isolation, purification, and identification of active constituents (correct)
  • Detection of adulteration
  • Quantitative tests
  • Biological effect measurement
  • What is the purpose of qualitative tests in chemical evaluation?

    <p>Useful in determining single active constituent or group of related constituents present in the same drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is phytopharmacological evaluation essential?

    <p>To understand the pharmacological properties of plant-derived drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Evaluation of Crude Drugs

    • Evaluation of a drug ensures the identity of a drug and determines the quality and purity of drugs.
    • The main reasons behind the need for evaluation of crude drugs are:
      • Biochemical variation in the drug
      • Effect of treatment and storage of drugs
      • Adulterations and substitutions

    Types of Evaluation

    • There are three types of evaluation:
      • Organoleptic evaluation
      • Biological evaluation
      • Chemical evaluation

    Organoleptic Evaluation

    • Organoleptic evaluation means the study of drugs using organs of senses.
    • It refers to the methods of analysis using:
      • Colour
      • Odour
      • Taste
      • Size
      • Shape
      • Special features, such as:
        • Touch
        • Texture

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