PHARMACEUTICS- I

ISBN-978-93-6175-623-8

With pharmacy being such a vast and active field, the word “PHARMACEUTICS-I” is quite
relevant. As a starting point, this course introduces students to the basic concepts and practices
that direct the creation, manufacture, and evaluation of pharmaceutical dosage forms.
In these pages, you will take a guided tour through the fascinating world of pharmaceutics,
learning about its beginnings, development, and significant impact on the pharmacy
profession. You’ll discover the extensive background of pharmacy in India, its ties to industry,
government, and higher education, and the vital roles that pharmacopoeias like as IP, BP, USP,
and Extra Pharmacopoeia played.
Explore more, and you’ll discover the fascinating realm of dosage forms. You will gain
knowledge of their many classifications and definitions, prescription writing technique, and
the need of accuracy while handling prescriptions. Through the study of posology, you will
get a grasp of the factors influencing dose determination, including calculations specific to
pediatric dosages.
As the course progresses, you will get an understanding of the intricacies of weights and
measures, percentage solutions, alligation, proof spirit, and isotonic solutions, enabling you to
venture into the domain of pharmaceutical computations. You’ll get more insight into the
significance of pharmaceutical computations in guaranteeing accurate and effective dosage
formulation.
Following that, you will be totally immersed in the world of various dosage forms throughout
the course. You will examine monophasic liquids, suspensions, and emulsions: their
classifications, preparation techniques, definitions, advantages, and disadvantages; you will
also examine the challenges of compatibility and stability. Additionally, you will explore the
many types, methods of production, and evaluation criteria related to the fascinating subject
of suppositories.
The voyage ends with an exploration of semisolid dosage forms, including ointments, pastes,
creams, and gels. You will gain knowledge of the procedures and elements that influence how
well drugs are absorbed through the skin. You will also get familiar with the formulation
techniques and evaluation approaches applied to different dosage forms.