UNIT I
Impurities in pharmaceutical substances: History of Pharmacopoeia,
Sources and types of impurities, principle involved in the limit test for
Chloride, Sulphate, Iron, Arsenic, Lead and Heavy metals, modified limit test
for Chloride and Sulphate
General methods of preparation, assay for the compounds superscripted
with asterisk (*), properties and medicinal uses of inorganic compounds
belonging to the following classes
UNIT II
Acids, Bases and Buffers: Buffer equations and buffer capacity in general,
buffers in pharmaceutical systems, preparation, stability, buffered isotonic
solutions, measurements of tonicity, calculations and methods of adjusting
isotonicity.
Major extra and intracellular electrolytes: Functions of major
physiological ions, Electrolytes used in the replacement therapy: Sodium
chloride*, Potassium chloride, Calcium gluconate* and Oral Rehydration Salt
(ORS), Physiological acid base balance.
Dental products: Dentifrices, role of fluoride in the treatment of dental
caries, Desensitizing agents, Calcium carbonate, Sodium fluoride, and Zinc
eugenol cement.
UNIT III
Gastrointestinal agents
Acidifiers: Ammonium chloride* and Dil. HCl
Antacid: Ideal properties of antacids, combinations of antacids, Sodium Bicarbonate*, Aluminum hydroxide gel, Magnesium hydroxide mixture
Cathartics: Magnesium sulphate, Sodium orthophosphate, Kaolin and
Bentonite
Antimicrobials: Mechanism, classification, Potassium permanganate, Boric
acid, Hydrogen peroxide*, Chlorinated lime*, Iodine and its preparations
UNIT IV
Miscellaneous compounds
Expectorants: Potassium iodide, Ammonium chloride*.
Emetics: Copper sulphate*, Sodium potassium tartarate
Haematinics: Ferrous sulphate*, Ferrous gluconate
Poison and Antidote: Sodium thiosulphate*, Activated charcoal, Sodium
nitrite333
Astringents: Zinc Sulphate, Potash Alum
UNIT V
Radiopharmaceuticals: Radio activity, Measurement of radioactivity, Properties of , β, radiations, Half life, radio isotopes and study of radio
isotopes - Sodium iodide I131
, Storage conditions, precautions &
pharmaceutical application of radioactive substances.