OXYTOCICS ERGOT PH103.53

Department of Technical Education Andhra Pradesh Name : BVSN Murty Designation : Lecturer in Pharmacy Branch : PHARMACY Institute : Govt.,Polytechnic for Women, Srikakulam Year/Semester : I Year Subject : Pharmacognosy Subject code : PH103 Topic : OXYTOCICS Duration : 50 Mts Sub Topic : ERGOT Teaching Aids : PPT, Photographs PH103.53 ER-91/PH-103/1 of 5

Objectives On completion of this period you would be able to know about : Oxytocics Monograph of Ergot PH103.53

Known to Unknown Can you name certain fungal growths on plants? Name such fungal growth on Rye plant? Have you heard about the term Ergot which yields medicinal alkaloids? Does the alkaloids finds use in Migraine? PH103.53

Oxytocics Definition : These are the drugs which have stimulant effects on the motility of Uterus. It shows spontaneous and rhythmic contractions even in the pre-puberty age. The contractions of the uterus have the most vital role to play during pregnancy and ultimate expulsion of fetus during parturition. PH103.53

Oxytocics Oxytocics have a marked effect on the motility of uterus. The most typical among them are the Ergometrine from Ergot and Oxytocin Other plant drugs with Oxytocic effect are Vasaka(vasicine), Cinchona (quinine). PH103.53

Ergot Synonyms : Ergot of rye, Ergota Claviceps purpurea Biological Source : It is the dried sclerotium of fungus Claviceps purpurea Family : Hypocreaceae, developed on the rye plant known as Secale cereale Family : Graminae Fig.53.1 Ergots of Rye PH103.53

Ergot Geographical source : Russia Portugal Spain Germany Yugoslavia and India PH103.53

Organoleptic Characteristics / Macroscopy Color : Externally dark violet to black Internally whitish or pinkish-white Odour : Disagreeable and faint Taste : Unpleasant Size : The sclerotia are 1 to 3 cm. in length 1 to 5 mm in width Shape : Fusiform, Triangular Fracture : Brittle with short fracture PH103.53

Summary In this class we learnt about: Ergot and its sources Organoleptic qualities and Geographical source etc., PH103.53

Quiz Ergot has a taste of Pleasantness Unpleasant Sweet None of the above PH103.53

Quiz Ergot is a dried sclerotium of _______________________ Claviceps purpurea PH103.53

Frequently Asked Questions Describe the Ergot for its Biological source and Organoleptic qualities? Write a brief note on geographical source of Ergot? PH103.53