BP102TSemester 13 creditsTheory

General Pharmacy

Complete unit-wise syllabus for BP102T as per the PCI B.Pharm NEP 2020 curriculum (Semester 1 — Python + Core Sciences Foundation).

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Unit-wise Syllabus

5 Units

Introduction to the Profession of Pharmacy9 Hours

History of pharmacy profession in India — education, pharmaceutical industries, organizations, evolution and milestones
Scope of pharmacy: retail/community pharmacy, hospital and clinical pharmacy, industrial pharmacy including R&D
Pharmacopoeias: IP, BP, USP, BPC, International Pharmacopoeia, National Formulary of India; structure of IP; one model IP monograph
Introduction to prescription: structure, format, parts, handling, Latin terminology

Pharmaceutical Calculations9 Hours

Metric system; calculations based on alligation, proof spirit, isotonic solutions, dilute solutions (percentage and ratio), geometric dilution; scientific notation
Posology: definition; dose calculation based on age, body weight, and body surface area
Routes of administration and classification of dosage forms
Active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients — definition, ideal characteristics, and importance

Solid Dosage Forms9 Hours

Powders: classification, advantages, disadvantages; dusting powders, effervescent, efflorescent, hygroscopic powders and eutectic mixtures; excipients and methods of preparation
Tablets: definition, types (moulded tablets, pills); advantages, disadvantages; excipients and methods of preparation
Capsules: definition, types, advantages, disadvantages, capsule sizes; excipients and methods of preparation

Monophasic and Biphasic Liquid Dosage Forms9 Hours

For internal use: aromatic waters, syrups, elixirs, linctus — definition and preparation
For external use and body cavities: liniments, lotions, throat paints, gargles, mouthwashes, enemas, eye drops, ear drops, nasal drops, tinctures
Suspensions: definition, types (flocculated and deflocculated), advantages, disadvantages, formulation excipients, methods of preparation
Emulsions: definition, types, emulsifying agents, identification tests, formulation excipients, methods of preparation

Semisolid Dosage Forms9 Hours

Definitions, classification, advantages, disadvantages, ointment bases and excipients; methods of preparation of ointments, pastes, creams, and gels
Suppositories/Pessaries: definition, types, advantages, disadvantages, excipients, ideal suppository base properties, types of bases, displacement value, methods of preparation

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