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Author Gad, Shayne C., 1948-

Title Acute toxicology testing / Shayne C. Gad, Christopher P. Chengelis
Edition 2nd ed
Published San Diego : Academic Press, ©1998

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Description 1 online resource (xvii, 534 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Contents Introduction. Acute Toxicology Program: Study Design and Development. Tests for Dermal Irritation and Corrosion. Ocular Irritation Testing. Dermal Sensitization. Photosensitization/Phototoxicity. Lethality Testing. Safety Considerations for the Administration of Agents By the Parenteral Routes. Acute Systemic Toxicity Tests. Routes, Formulations, And Vehicles. Considerations Specific to Animal Test Models. Statistical Analysis for Acute Toxicology. Acute Inhalation. Problems and Issues. Appendices. Subject Index
Summary Acute toxicology testing provides the first line of defense against potentially dangerous chemicals. This book is a complete and practical guide to conducting and interpreting all regulatory required and commonly used acute toxicity tests. It presents detailed protocols for all of the common test designs and reviews their development and objectives. Acute Toxicology Testing, Second Edition will interest not only workers in the pharmaceutical industry, but also researchers and students in toxicology and public health. Key Features * Over 100 tables summarizing and interpreting results * Complete coverage of all major test designs and their limitations and advantages * Current status of alternative test designs and models
Notes Errata slip inserted
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Alternative toxicity testing.
Acute toxicity testing.
Toxicity Tests -- methods
Animal Testing Alternatives
Drug Evaluation, Preclinical -- methods
Research Design
Toxicology -- methods
MEDICAL -- Pharmacology.
Acute toxicity testing
Alternative toxicity testing
Toxicologie.
Testen.
Genre/Form dissertations.
Academic theses
Academic theses.
Thèses et écrits académiques.
Form Electronic book
Author Chengelis, Christopher P., 1949-
LC no. 97080232
ISBN 9780122722509
0122722507
9780080525921
008052592X
1281032905
9781281032904
9786611032906
6611032908