IMPORTANT
Please note that Expharm Pro (the latest version of ExPharm) is launched on 19th Dec 2011 by Elsevier India. After the launch, the new version will be available for testing. Since the new version will be available shortly, the distribution of older versions of ExPharm, EPDog, EPOeso and EPHeart are discontinued with effect from 17 Dec 2011. Sorry for the inconvenience mates; start using the new version. The beta version of ExPharm pro is freely accessible/usable for about a month at the following site:
ExPharm ver T2.00 for Windows
The software is
aimed at helping the UGs understand, remember and recall drug actions. The
package contains four programs :
1. Rabbit
- Effects drugs on the rabbit eye
2. Heart
- Effects of drugs on the frog heart
3. Ileum
- Bioassay of histamine on the
guinea-pig ileum
4. Oesophagus - Effects of drugs on the frog oesophagus
5. Dog
- Effects of drugs on dog BP and heart rate.
The above programs can
simulate drug actions. The user can conduct experiments and collect data.
Each program can be run in two modes (a) Tutorial mode (b) Examination mode
(Please Note : Examination mode is disabled in ver T2.00).
Drugs can be chosen
(from a list drugs available) and administered. The effect is displayed in
animated sequences for realistic simulation. All programs are menu driven
and user friendly. The entire package is mouse operable and the need to use
key board is minimal.
In tutorial mode,
drugs administered are known whereas unknown drugs are given in examination
mode. The student has to identify the unknown drug(s). Examination mode
which is available only in ver E1.00 can be used for conducting examinations.
Currently E versions are available for Dog and Heart only.
ExPharm will be
helpful for UGs doing a course in Pharmacology. The software can be used for
Medical and Dental UGs and also for the students of paramedical courses such
as nursing, pharmacy, medical laboratory technology and physiotherapy.
This software is
NOT a DEMO package. It has fully functional and usable modules.
Installation :
Download
EPsetup.exe on to your hard disk and run it to install
the software.
Operating system :
The software runs
with Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP & Vista. It was NOT tested under Windows NT. It does
NOT work under Windows 3.x. Nor is it available for other platforms (Mac,
Unix).
You can download
and use version T2.00 and use it without any restrictions. The major
differences between T1.00 and T2.00 are, the later includes Dog and help
files are PDF files which require a PDF reader on your PC.
