EQUIPMENT

An impressive array of equipment for conducting both regular practical and advanced research in Pharmacology are available in the Department

1. Digital Plethysmometer: Used to measure changes in paw volume, often employed in studies related to inflammation and pain.
2. Elevated Plus Maze: A commonly used apparatus for assessing anxiety-like behavior in rodents, providing insights into the effects of pharmacological interventions on anxiety.
3. Randall-Selitto Paw Pressure Meter: Utilized to measure mechanical pain sensitivity in rodents, aiding in the study of analgesic drugs and pain mechanisms.
4. Biochemistry Analyzer: Instrumentation for automated analysis of biochemical substances in biological samples, useful for assessing various physiological parameters and drug effects.
5. ELISA Reader: Essential for quantifying specific proteins or molecules in biological samples using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), commonly applied in drug discovery and biomarker research.
6. Metabolic Cages: Specialized enclosures for housing animals while monitoring their metabolic parameters, valuable for studying drug metabolism, energy balance, and excretion.
7. Histamine Chamber: Used to expose animals to histamine gas, aiding in the study of allergic reactions and antihistamine drugs.
8. Eddy’s Hotplate: Employed to assess nociceptive responses in animals, often used to evaluate analgesic drug efficacy.
9. Convulsiometer: Instrument for measuring convulsive activity in animals, important in epilepsy research and antiepileptic drug development.
10. Actophotometer: Device for quantifying locomotor activity in rodents, helpful in studying the effects of drugs on movement and behavior.
11. Pole climbing Apparatus: It is one of the most important laboratory models employed for the study of antipsychotic drugs.
12. Rotarod Apparatus: Tool for studying motor coordination, muscle strength, and balance in rodents, aiding in the evaluation of neurological drugs.
13. Student Organ Bath and Sherrington’s Rotating Drum: Equipment for studying smooth muscle and neuromuscular function, essential for pharmacological research on cardiovascular and neuromuscular systems.
14. Gel electrophoresis apparatus: Gel electrophoresis is a laboratory technique used to separate macromolecules such as DNA, RNA, or proteins based on their size and charge.
15. Centrifuges and Homogenizers: Essential for sample preparation and isolation of cellular components, crucial in biochemical and molecular pharmacology research.
16. Computers with subscription Software: Expharm is the software which is used to perform pharmacology experiments by simulation techniques. Lexicomp a comprehensive drug reference database designed to support pharmacists across hospital and community settings.