Table of contents
Pharmaceutics I Theory syllabus
UNIT I
Historical background and development of the profession of pharmacy
Dosage forms
Introduction to dosage forms, classification, and definitions
Prescription
Definition, Parts of prescription,
Handling of Prescription, and Errors in prescription.
Posology
Definition, Factors affecting posology.
Pediatric dose calculations are based on age, body weight, and body surface area.
Unit 1 MCQ History, Pharmacopoeia, Dosage form, Prescription, Posology
UNIT II
Pharmaceutical calculations
Weights and measures – Imperial & Metric system,
Calculations involve percentage solutions, allegation, proof spirit, and isotonic solutions based on freezing point and molecular weight.
Powders
Definition, classification, advantages, and disadvantages
Simple & compound powders – official preparations
Efflorescent and hygroscopic powders
Liquid dosage forms
Advantages and disadvantages of liquid dosage forms.
Excipients used in the formulation of liquid dosage forms.
Solubility enhancement techniques
Unit 2 MCQ Pharmaceutical calculations, Powders, Liquid dosage form
UNIT III
Monophasic liquids
Definitions and preparations of Gargles, Mouthwashes, Throat Paint, Eardrops, Nasal drops, Enemas, Syrups, Elixirs, Liniments, and Lotions.
Biphasic liquids
Suspensions
Definition, advantages, and disadvantages
Classifications, Preparation of suspensions
Flocculated and Deflocculated suspension
Emulsions
Definition, Advantages & Disadvantages
Test for the identification of the type of Emulsion
Unit 3 MCQ Monophasic liquid dosage form, Emulsion, Suspension
UNIT IV
Suppositories
Definition, Types, advantages, and disadvantages,
Displacement value & its calculations
Pharmaceutical incompatibilities
Unit 4 MCQ Suppositories, Pharmaceutical incompatibilities
UNIT V
Semisolid dosage forms
Definitions, classification,
Mechanisms, and factors influencing dermal penetration of drugs.
Pastes,
Gels
Excipients used in semi-solid dosage forms.
Evaluation of semi-solid dosages forms
Unit 5 MCQ Ointment, Paste, Cream, Gels
Recommended Books BP103T Pharmaceutics I Theory: (Latest Editions)
- H.C. Ansel et al., Pharmaceutical Dosage Form and Drug Delivery System, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, New Delhi.
- Carter S.J., Cooper and Gunn’s-Dispensing for Pharmaceutical Students, CBS Publishers, New Delhi.
- M.E. Aulton, Pharmaceutics, The Science& Dosage Form Design, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh.
- Indian Pharmacopeia.
- British pharmacopoeia.
- Lachmann. Theory and Practice of Industrial Pharmacy, Lea & Febiger Publisher, The University of Michigan.
- Alfonso R. Gennaro Remington. The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, Lippincott Williams, New Delhi.
- Carter S.J., Cooper and Gunn’s. Tutorial Pharmacy, CBS Publications, New Delhi.
- E.A. Rawlins, Bentley’s Text Book of Pharmaceutics, English Language Book Society, Elsevier Health Sciences, USA.
- Isaac Ghebre Sellassie: Pharmaceutical Pelletization Technology, Marcel Dekker, INC, New York.
- Dilip M. Parikh: Handbook of Pharmaceutical Granulation Technology, Marcel Dekker, INC, New York.
- Francoise Nieloud and Gilberte Marti-Mestres: Pharmaceutical Emulsions and Suspensions, Marcel Dekker, INC, New York.
First Year B Pharm Notes, Syllabus, Books, PDF Subjectwise/Topicwise
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- human anatomy and physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Social Pharmacy Theory
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