PHARMACEUTICS

SYLLABUS OF FIRST YEAR PHARM D (RGUHS)

PHARMACEUTICS

CHAPTERS- 12

Introduction to dosage forms 

    Classification and definitions

Prescription 

      Definition, parts and handling 

Posology

      Definition, Factors affecting dose selection. Calculation of children and infant doses. 

History of pharmacy

      Historical back ground and development of profession of pharmacy and pharmaceutical industry in brief. 

Pharmacopoeia

     Development of Indian Pharmacopoeia 

    Introduction to other Pharmacopoeias such as 

    BP, USP, European Pharmacopoeia, Extra pharmacopoeia and Indian national formulary. 

Weights and measures

     Calculations involving percentage solutions, allegation, proof spirit, isotonic solutions etc.

Powders and Granules

   Classification advantages and disadvantages, 

   Preparation of 

          Simple powders

         Compound powders, 

         Insufflations, 

         Dusting powders, 

         Eutectic powders

         Explosive powders, 

         Tooth powder 

         Effervescent powders and granules. 

Monophasic Dosage forms: 

           Theoretical aspects of formulation including adjuvant like stabilizers, colorants, flavours with examples. 

          Study of Monophasic liquids like 

                   Gargles, 

                   Mouth washes, 

                   Throat paint, 

                   Ear drops, 

                   Nasal drops, 

                   Liniments

                   Lotions, 

                   Enemas 

                   Collodions. 

 Biphasic dosage forms: 

           Suspensions and emulsions, 

            Definition, advantages and disadvantages, classification,

            test for the type of emulsion, formulation, stability and evaluation.

Suppositories and pessaries

          Definition, advantages and disadvantages, types of base, method of preparation, 

          Displacement value and evaluation. 

Galenicals

          Definition, equipment for different extraction processes like 

                    Infusion, 

                    Decoction, 

                   Maceration 

                   Percolation,

          Methods of preparation of 

                   Spirits, 

                   Tinctures  

                   Extracts. 

 Pharmaceutical calculations. 

 Surgical aids

          Surgical dressings, 

           Absorbable gelatin sponge, 

           Sutures, 

           Ligatures 

          Medicated bandages.

Incompatibilities: 

            Introduction, classification and methods to overcome the incompatibilities.