Semester 1 · Theory · 3 credits

BP106T — Pharmaceutical Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry

Is subject ka poora unit-wise syllabus PCI ke NEP 2020 curriculum ke hisaab se, neeche diya gaya hai.

Unit-wise Syllabus

1Introduction to pharmaceutical analysis

Different techniques of analysis, Methods of expressing strength of solutions, Primary and secondary standards with examples
Errors — sources, types, methods of minimizing errors, accuracy, precision and significant figures
Impurities — definition, types, sources, limit tests for chloride, sulphate, iron, arsenic, lead, heavy metals

2Acid-Base Chemistry and Buffer Systems in Pharmacy

Definition of acids, bases, buffers, pH Scale and its significance, Buffer equation, calculation of pH for Buffer solution
Isotonicity and its application in IV Fluids and Ophthalmic Solutions
Major extra and intracellular electrolytes and their functions, electrolytes used in replacement therapy

3Acid base titrations

Theories of acid base indicators, classification of acid base titrations
Preparation and standardization of titrants viz. hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide
Non-aqueous titrations, precipitation titrations and gravimetry
Complexometric titrations — classification, metal ion indicators, EDTA
Redox titrations — Permanganometry, Cerimetry, Iodimetry, Iodometry

4Gastrointestinal agents

Acidifiers: Sodium acid phosphate and Dilute Hydrochloric acid
Antacids: Sodium bicarbonate, Aluminium hydroxide gel
Agents that promote bowel movements: Magnesium hydroxide, Sodium orthophosphate
Antimicrobials: Potassium permanganate, Boric acid, Hydrogen peroxide, Iodine
Radiopharmaceuticals: Sodium Iodide I-131, Technetium-99m, Cobalt-60, Phosphorus-32

5Miscellaneous Compounds

Expectorants: Potassium iodide, Ammonium chloride
Emetics: Copper sulphate, Sodium potassium tartrate
Haematinics: Ferrous sulphate, Ferrous gluconate
Poison and Antidote: Definition, classification of antidotes, Sodium thiosulphate