Toxicity Studies

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Part of the Progress in Drug Research book series (PDR, volume 71)

Abstract

Toxicity studies in the animal models are done to determine the dose level recommended for the treatment of disease as drug. This guideline enables the characterization of adverse effects following repeated daily inhalation exposure to a test. This chapter includes oral and dermal toxicity studies which are discussed as per OECD guidelines. Both acute and subacute toxicity studies are given special emphasis.

Keywords

Plant Extract Toxicity Study Aspiration Pneumonia Guidance Document Volume Selection 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Bioprospecting Laboratory, Department of BotanyBharathiar UniversityCoimbatoreIndia

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