(EX Pharm: A Virtual Pharmacology, Animal Simulator Software)
By: Lec. Dr. Shereen M. Mekkey
"Ex Pharm" - (Experimental Pharmacology) - Series Software is a computer assisted learning (CAL) software, containing various programs which simulate animal experiments in pharmacology. The modules in the software can be used to demonstrate effect of drugs on different animals systems. The software is being used and trusted by pharmacologists from many years. The package is user friendly, highly interactive and full of animated sequences which make simulation appear realistic.
In the history of past years few efforts were made by individual pharmacologists to design few modules for pharmacology experiments because those were not easy to use and also not covering all modules of syllabus, so to provide a comprehensive solution to students and faculty, many renowned Pharmacologists from whole India came together at the platform of “Bureau for Health & Education Status Upliftment” for well-executed and organized launch of computer assisted learning (CAL) and animal simulation software with the Brand Name “Ex Pharm”. The proprietorship of "Bureau for Health & Education Status Upliftment" owns the Registered Trade Mark of Ex Pharm (Legal- Intellectual Property Rights to sell the brand "Ex Pharm") from Govt. of India.
The current version of "Ex Pharm" - (Experimental Pharmacology) - Series Software consists of the following computer simulated experiments:
Experiment on effects of various drugs (Mydriatic, Miotic and Local Anaesthetic) on rabbit's eye, Study of analgesic activity with the help of "Tail Flick Apparatus", "Hot Plate Apparatus" and "Writhing Test". Study of "Antihistaminic drugs/Anti allergic", "Muscle Relaxant" activity with the help of "Rota-Rod Apparatus", Study of "CNS Depressants & Stimulants" Using "Actophotometer", Study of drugsz acting on CNS (Including Anxiolytic Activity), Study of effect of hepatic microsomal enzyme inducers on the phenobarbitone sleeping time in mice, To study the action of strychnine/ anaesthetic on frog neurons (excitability). Test for pyrogens using rabbits. Effect of drugs on isolated guinea pig ileum (in-vitro). To study respiratory depression effect on rabbit. Study of stereotype and anti-catatonic activity of drugs on mice. Experiments on thyroid and antithyroid drugs, Experiments on blood sugar, Study of anti-inflammatory activity, Study of diuretic activity , Virtual Practice- Reversal action of adrenaline and Ach on blood pressure and heart rate, Study of anti-ulcer activity - using pylorus ligation method, Evaluation of effect of acetylcholine (spasmogens) using rabbit jejunum, Evaluation of effect of different drugs on ciliary motility.
In addition to above mentioned interactive experiments, modules are provided for following:
Animals used in experimental pharmacology, Instruments used in experimental pharmacology, Physiological salt solutions used in experimental pharmacology, Different routes of drug administration, Blood withdrawal techniques, Methods of anesthesia & euthanasia, Dose calculation in pharmacological experiments.
Additionally "Examination Mode" is provided for the experiments. This software is aimed for medical, pharmacy, Ayurveda, veterinary, dental science and physiotherapy students. The software can also be used by the students of paramedical courses such as nursing, medical laboratory technology etc.
Latest version of "Ex Pharm" software provides compatibility updation service with latest versions of operating systems (Windows, Ubuntu etc.) for institutional computers, without any additional costs.
It is worthy to mention that the software is cloud based dynamic version so it gets updated regularly. On subscription, the following will be provided: Registered version of the software (Site license - For 2.5 KM periphery - For 25 to 60 Systems (Computers) - For Multiple Batches), Exam Mode, User Manual, Support Team Interface, and Registered GST Invoice.
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