A Concise Textbook of Pharmaceutics is a comprehensive and student-friendly guide that presents the fundamental principles of pharmaceutics in a clear and systematic manner. Written in simple and easy-to-understand language, the book aims to build a strong foundation in the art and science of formulation and dispensing of pharmaceutical dosage forms.
The book covers a wide range of essential topics including the history and scope of pharmacy, pharmacopoeias, packaging materials, and pharmaceutical aids. It provides detailed insights into various unit operations such as size reduction, mixing, filtration, drying, and extraction, which are crucial in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Special emphasis is given to different dosage forms including tablets, capsules, liquid oral preparations, topical formulations, nasal and ear preparations, powders, sterile products, and immunological preparations. Each topic is supported with well-structured explanations, diagrams, and flowcharts to enhance conceptual understanding.
In addition, the book highlights important aspects of pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, quality control, quality assurance, and good manufacturing practices, along with an introduction to novel drug delivery systems.
This book serves as a valuable resource for students, teachers, and professionals seeking a clear and concise understanding of pharmaceutics.
1. Introduction
1.1 History of profession of Pharmacy in India in relation to Pharmacy education, industry and associations.
1.2 Pharmacy as a career
1.3 Pharmacopoeia: Introduction to IP, BP, USP, NF and extra pharmacopoeia. Salient features of Indian Pharmacopoeia
2. Packaging Materials
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Types of packaging material
2.3 Function of packaging
2.4 Selection of packaging material
2.5 Advantages and disadvantages of glass, plastic, metal and rubber as packaging material
3. Pharmaceutical Aid
3.1 Pharmaceutical Aids: Organoleptic agents (Colouring, flavouring, and sweetening)
3.2 Preservatives: Definition, types with examples and uses
4. Unit Operations
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Size reduction
4.3 Size separation
4.4 Mixing
4.5 Filtration
4.6 Drying
4.7 Extraction
5. Unit Operations
5.1 Tablets :
5.1.1 Introduction
5.1.2 Uncoated Tablet
5.1.3 Coated Tablets
5.1.4 Sustained Release Tablets
5.1.5 Extended Release Tablet
5.1.6 Fast Dissolving Tablets
5.1.7 Double Layered Tablet
5.2 Capsules :
5.2.1 Introduction
5.2.4 Hard Gelatine Capsule
5.2.3 Soft gelatine capsule
5.3 Liquid Oral Preparations :
5.3.1 Introduction
5.3.2 Solution
5.3.3 Syrup
5.3.4 Elixir
5.3.5 Emulsions
5.3.6 Suspension
5.3.4 Dry Powder for Reconstitution
5.4 Topical Preparations :
5.4.1 Introduction
5.4.2 Types of Topical Preparations
5.4.3 Ointment
5.4.4 Creams
5.4.5 Pastes
5.4.6 Gels
5.4.7 Liniments
5.4.8 Lotions
5.4.9 Suppositories and Pessaries
5.5 Nasal Preparations :
5.5.1 Introduction
5.5.2 Advantages and Disadvantages
5.5.3 Anatomy of Nose
5.5.4 Formulation of Nasal Preparations
5.5.5 Excipients used in Nasal Preparations
5.5.6 Characterization of Nasal Preparations
5.5.7 Factors affecting on Nasal Delivery
5.6 Ear Preparations :
5.6.1 Introduction
5.6.2 Advantages and Disadvantages
5.6.3 Anatomy of Ear
5.6.4 Formulation of Ear Drops
5.7 Powders and Granules :
5.7.1 Introduction
5.7.2 Advantages and disadvantages
5.7.3 Preparations steps of powders
5.7.4 Types of powders - Insufflations, dusting powders, effervescent powders
and effervescent granules
5.7.5 Evaluation parameters of powders
5.8 Sterile Formulations :
5.8.1 Introduction
5.8.2 Injectable
5.8.3 Eye Drops
5.8.4 Eye Ointments
5.9 Immunological products
5.9.1 Introduction
5.9.2 Sera
5.9.3 Vaccines
5.9.4 Toxoids
6. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant
6.1 Basic Structure, Layout, Sections and Activities of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plat
6.2 Quality Control
6.3 Quality Assurance
6.4 Current Good Manufacturing Practices
6.5 Introduction to Concept of Calibration and Validation
7. Novel Drug Delivery System
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Classification with examples
7.3 Advantages
7.4 Challenges
A book as per the latest syllabus frame under Education Regulation 2020
Prescribe for D.Pharmacy, First Year by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
