Unit 1: "Historical background, Dosage forms, Prescription and Posology"
This unit covers the history of pharmacy in India, introduces various dosage forms, details the parts and handling of prescriptions, and explains the principles of posology including dose calculations.
Pharmaceutics Unit 1 Notes
Comprehensive notes covering the entire Unit 1 syllabus.
History of Pharmacy in India
Details the development of the pharmacy profession in India.
Dosage Form Notes
Introduction to the classification and definitions of dosage forms.
Tablets
An overview of tablets as a solid dosage form.
Prescription Notes
Covers the definition, parts, and handling of prescriptions.
Prescription
Presentation on handling prescriptions and identifying errors.
Posology Notes
Explains factors affecting posology and pediatric dose calculations.
Pharmaceutical Packaging
Basics of packaging materials used for various dosage forms.
Unit 2: "Pharmaceutical calculations and Powders"
This unit focuses on essential pharmaceutical calculations, including weights, measures, and various solution calculations. It also covers powders as a dosage form, their classification, and preparation methods.
Pharmaceutics Unit 2 Notes
Complete notes for Unit 2 covering calculations and powders.
Pharmaceutics 1 Unit 2 Notes
Alternative comprehensive notes for the Unit 2 syllabus.
Powders Notes
Detailed notes on powder classification, advantages, and disadvantages.
Powders & Granules
Presentation on simple, compound, and effervescent powders.
Pharmaceutical Aids (Excipients)
Overview of excipients used in liquid dosage form formulations.
Unit 3: "Liquid Dosage Forms (Monophasic and Biphasic)"
This unit explores liquid dosage forms, starting with monophasic liquids like syrups and elixirs, and then moving to biphasic systems including suspensions and emulsions, covering their preparation and stability.
Pharmaceutics Unit 3 Notes
Comprehensive notes covering all topics in Unit 3.
Monophasic Liquid Dosage Forms
Presentation on gargles, mouthwashes, syrups, and elixirs.
Monophasic Liquids
An overview of various single-phase liquid dosage forms.
Syrups
Specific notes focusing on the formulation and types of syrups.
Syrup Notes
Detailed notes on the preparation and use of syrups.
Suspension Notes
Introduction to suspensions, their types, and formulation challenges.
Suspensions Notes
Additional notes on the preparation and stability of suspensions.
Flocculated & Deflocculated Suspensions
Explains the stability problems in suspensions and methods to overcome them.
Theory of Emulsification
Covers emulsifying agents and tests for identifying emulsion types.
Unit 4: "Suppositories and Pharmaceutical Incompatibilities"
This unit covers suppositories, including their types, bases, preparation methods, and evaluation. It also introduces the concept of pharmaceutical incompatibilities and their classification.
Pharmaceutics Unit 4 Notes
Complete notes for Unit 4, covering suppositories and incompatibilities.
Suppositories
Presentation on the types, advantages, and disadvantages of suppositories.
Suppository Notes
General notes covering the fundamentals of suppository dosage forms.
Suppository Bases
Detailed notes on the different types of bases used in suppositories.
Preparation of Suppositories
Focuses on methods of preparation and displacement value calculations.
Pharmaceutical Incompatibilities
Notes on physical, chemical, and therapeutic incompatibilities with examples.
Unit 5: "Semisolid Dosage Forms"
This unit deals with semisolid dosage forms like ointments, creams, pastes, and gels. It covers their classification, preparation, factors influencing drug penetration, and evaluation methods.
Pharmaceutics 1 Unit 5 Notes
Comprehensive notes covering the entire Unit 5 syllabus on semisolids.
Ointments
Presentation on the preparation and evaluation of ointments, pastes, and creams.
Semi-Solid Dosage Forms
An overview of the classification and mechanisms of semi-solid forms.
General Resources: "Practice Questions and Advanced Topics"
This section contains general resources for the entire Pharmaceutics-I course, including practice questions, MCQs, and materials on related advanced topics for broader understanding.
Practice Questions & Answer Key
A set of practice questions to test your knowledge of the course.
Practice Questions (Set 2)
An additional set of practice questions and answers for revision.
Pharmaceutics MCQs
Multiple choice questions for quick revision and exam preparation.
QA and QC Concepts
Introduction to Quality Assurance and Quality Control in pharmaceuticals.
Novel Drug Delivery Systems
An advanced topic on modern drug delivery systems beyond conventional forms.
