PHARMACEUTICS- I

The term “PHARMACEUTICS-I” has enormous relevance in the broad and vibrant area of
pharmacy. This course serves as an entry point, exposing students to the fundamental ideas and
procedures that guide the development, production, and assessment of pharmaceutical dosage
forms.
You will go on a tour through the fascinating world of pharmaceutics on these pages, learning
about its origins, growth, and crucial influence on the pharmacy profession. You will learn about
the lengthy history of pharmacy in India, its connections to business, government, and academia,
as well as the crucial roles that pharmacopoeias like IP, BP, USP, and Extra Pharmacopoeia played.
If you continue exploring, you will come across the interesting world of dose forms. You will learn
about their many categories and definitions, the craft of writing prescriptions, and the significance
of precision while managing prescriptions. You will get an understanding of the elements affecting
dosage determination, including calculations unique to pediatric dosages, via the investigation of
posology.
You will grasp the complexities of weights and measures, percentage solutions, alligation, proof
spirit, and isotonic solutions as the course advances, allowing you to enter the realm of
pharmaceutical calculations. Your understanding of the importance of pharmaceutical calculations
in ensuring precise and efficient dose formulation will grow.
After that, the course will fully immerse you in the world of different dosage forms. You will look
at the classifications, preparation methods, definitions, benefits, and drawbacks of monophasic
liquids, suspensions, and emulsions, as well as the difficulties of stability and compatibility. You
will also delve into the varieties, preparation techniques, and assessment standards of the intriguing
field of suppositories.
Exploration of semisolid dosage forms, such as ointments, pastes, creams, and gels, marks the end
of the adventure. You will learn about the processes and variables affecting the dermal absorption
of medications and develop an awareness of the formulation strategies and assessment
methodologies used with various dose forms.
A thorough foundation is provided by “