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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 3
03/25/2012

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Term
Give three examples of alcohol volatile oils
Definition
Peppermint,Cardamon,Juniper and Pine oil
Term
How many carbons are monoterpenes
Definition
10
Term
Give two examples of aldehyde volatile oils
Definition
Cinnamon and lemon oil
Term
What is clove oil obtained from
Definition
dried flower of syzgium aromaticum
Term
What is rutin
Definition
A glycoside, vitamin P
Term
Where does Hesperin occur
Definition
the rind of citrus fruits
Term
What action does hesperin display
Definition
anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and to prevent prostaglandin synthesis
Term
what is eucalyptus oil extracted from
Definition
fresh leaves of Eucalyptus globulus
Term
What are the important structures of valtrate
Definition
iridane ring system which is an irregular monoterpene
Term
Uses of peppermint oil
Definition
flavouring and carminative
Term
What is expression
Definition
this is a process by which oils are obtained by applying pressure
Term
What is another name for a cannabinoid
Definition
terpenophenolics
Term
What is bhang
Definition
the leaves are used to prepared an extract in either water / butter
Term
What colour do flavonoids tend to be
Definition
yellow
Term
what colour are anthocyanidins
Definition
red,violet or blue
Term
What vitamins does cod liver oil contain
Definition
A+D
Term
How does extraction of fatty acids normally occur
Definition
Expression
Term
What does grapefruit juice contain
Definition
naringin
Term
what is a fixed oil
Definition
oil which leaves a visible, permanent mark on paper
Term
how are oils extracted
Definition
hot or cold expression using hydraulic presses. The oil collected may then be filtered, centrifuged or extracted with solvent
Term
what species is cod liver extracted from
Definition
Gadus spp
Term
what do isoflavones interact with
Definition
oestrogen receptors producing either oestrogen or anti-oestrogenic activity
Term
what do fixed oils mainly contain
Definition
esters
Term
what form do furanoses prefer
Definition
cyclic structure
Term
what gums yield greater viscosity
Definition
linear ones structures
Term
what ph are glycosides hydrolysed at
Definition
acidic conditions
Term
what may arachis oil be a substitute for
Definition
olive oil
Term
what is the chief pharmaceutical use of sesame oil
Definition
solvent for injections
Term
what are the two reagents oxidation of sugar are tested with
Definition
Fehlings and Tolleh's
Term
what is bromine water useful for distinguishing
Definition
aldose and ketose sugars
Term
what is glucoronic acid converted to by plants
Definition
ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
Term
Name 2 antibiotic glycosides
Definition
Erythromycin A, streptomycin, Lincomycin and adriamycin
Term
What are the pharmaceutical use of gums
Definition
bulk laxatives, tablet binders, thickness, emulsifying and suspending agents
Term
what gives better quality tragncanth
Definition
greater quality of bassorin
Term
Commercial uses of sorbitol
Definition
toothpaste, chewing gum, diabetic and slimming food products.
Term
Name a powerful methylating agent
Definition
Dimethylsulphate
Term
What are the constituents of tragancanth
Definition
tragconthin (30%) and bassorin (60-70%)
Term
What is digitoxin routinely used for?
Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
what can excessive amounts of oxalic acid leads to
Definition
kidney damage
Term
what are low molecular weight dextrans and iron used to treat
Definition
iron deficiency
Term
what is a use of saponins
Definition
detergents
Term
How are sitosterol side chains degraded
Definition
microbial means
Term
What is senna used for
Definition
Cascara and habitual constipation
Term
what is the main constituent of liquorice
Definition
glycyrrhizin
Term
what species is used as an alternative to diogenin
Definition
solanum species
Term
what does mint tea affect
Definition
the stomach it calms it
Term
where does aspirin come from
Definition
bark of willo
Term
what is cherry bark used for
Definition
treatment of coughts
Term
what is st john wort isolated from
Definition
hypericum perforatum
Term
what was astolochia banned 1999/2000
Definition
can cause kidney failure
Term
What is an infusion
Definition
steeping the prescribed amount of dried/fresh herb in boiling water for 10-20 mins
Term
How is st johns wort isolated
Definition
it is infused in oil. The herb is steeped in olive oil for 6 weeks
Term
define alkaloids
Definition
they all contain at least 1 nitrogen atom which in a large majority constitues part of the heterocyclic ring
Term
what are the side effects of belladonna
Definition
visual disturbances
Term
what is crack
Definition
the free base of the alkaloid (cocaine)
Term
what is a use for cocaine
Definition
topical local anaesthetic
Term
what are tropane alkaloids synthesised from
Definition
pyrrolidine
Term
another name for heroin
Definition
dismorphine
Term
what is the side chain of nalophine
Definition
N-propene
Term
what is pethidine used for
Definition
it is used in child birth
Term
what is apomorphine used to treat
Definition
cases of poisoning
Term
name a problem with methadone
Definition
can cause liver toxicity not used in smaller doses
Term
name a semi-synthetic derivative of podophyllotoxin
Definition
etoposide
Term
what is the R-group of vinblastine
Definition
ch3
Term
what is the R-group of vincristine
Definition
CHO
Term
What may 'psyllium seeds' be used for
Definition
constipation.Laxatives
Term
From which species have paclitaxel and related structures been isolated from
Definition
Taxus species
Term
What are podophyllotoxin classified as
Definition
lignans
Term
What compound is daidzein converted to by intestinalbacteria and what type of biological activity does this compound display
Definition
Equol. Oestrogenic activity
Term
what medical condition may be treated with colchicine
Definition
gout
Term
state one use of eucalyptus oil
Definition
treatment of cold (in inhalation and lozenges)
Term
what constituent of Tragacanth BP is responsible for viscosity of aqueous solutions?
Definition
bassorin
Term
how are fats and oils obtained from seeds and fruits
Definition
hot or cold expression
Term
give one pharmaceutical use of the fruit part of fennel
Definition
carminative
Term
what is the effect of saponins in coming into contact with red blood cells
Definition
haemolysis
Term
Aminoglycosidic compounds generally display______ biological activity
Definition
antibiotic
Term
Daidzein has been found to occur in_____+______ and is recommended for ______?
Definition
soya+red clover menopause
Term
What tyoe of compounds are obtained from dubiosa species
Definition
nicotine
Term
biosynthesis of podophyllotoxin involves coupling of two molecules of
Definition
conferyl alcohol
Term
pyrthrins are used as
Definition
insectiside
Term
what solvent is used for preparing tinctures
Definition
alcohol
Term
pharmakon?
Definition
a drug
Term
Good quality peppermint oil contains a large proportion of?
Definition
esters and ketones (menthone and jasmone)
Term
Oil recommended for symptoms of IBS
Definition
peppermint oil
Term
Name 2 specialised secretory structures in volatile oils
Definition
External glandular hairs and internal, modified parenchymatous tissue
Term
Expression is?
Definition
process by which oils are obtained by applying pressure
Term
Name of machine that can be used for expression
Definition
sfumatrice
Term
derivative of arachidonic acid
Definition
anadamide it acts on cannabinoid receptors
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