Effect of methanolic extract of Hyoscymus niger L. on the seizure induced by picritoxin in mice.

Effects of Hyoscyamus niger L on central nervous system have been known for many years. The effects of methanolic extract of H. niger L.

The quality of prescribing in general practice in Kerman, Iran.

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to assess the prescribing pattern of general practitioners (GPs) in Kerman province of Iran.

Design/methodology/approach: A total of 45,384 prescriptions issued in one year (2002) by GPs in ten cities of Kerman province were investigated for the number of drugs/prescription, drug name, drug category and route of administration. The mean number of drugs/prescription was 3.