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Total Pages : 2
First Year Pharmacy
PHARMACEUTICS
(ER20-11T)
Time : Three Hours
Maximum Marks : 80
Note:
- Attempt any five questions out of eight.
- Each question carry equal marks.
1. a)
Write a detailed note on the Indian Pharmacopoeia. Include its origin, purpose, contents, and its importance in maintaining drug standards in India. 8
b)
Explain in brief the development of pharmacy education in India. 4
c)
What is tamper-evident packaging? Explain its importance in pharmaceuticals and provide two suitable examples. 4
2. a)
Explain the principle, construction, working, advantages, and disadvantages of a hammer mill with a neat labelled diagram.
b)
Explain the role of flavouring agents in pharmaceutical preparations. Name any four commonly used flavouring agents.
c)
Define Preservatives. Classify them with two examples from each class and mention their uses. 4
3. a)
Classify powders as per Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP). Explain different standards of sieves used and their significance. 8
b)
Define Extraction. Explain any one extraction method in detail with its applications in pharmacy. 8
4. a)
Explain the role of different excipients used in tablet formulations. Give examples of each: binder, disintegrant, lubricant, glidant, and filler. 8
b)
Define Suspension. Explain the importance of suspending agents with example. 4
c)
Explain the method of filling powders into hard gelatin capsules. Mention any two advantages of capsules. 4
5.
Differentiate any four of the following: 16
a)
Ointments and Creams
b)
Lotions and Liniments
c)
Injectables and Eye Drops
d)
Sera and Vaccines
e)
Dusting Powders and Insufflations
6. a)
Define suppositories and pessaries. Describe their formulation ingredients, method of preparation, and storage conditions. 8
b)
Define Sterile dosage forms. Explain the formulation requirements, preparation methods, and packaging of injectables. 8
7. a)
What is cGMP? Describe the main principles and objectives of current Good Manufacturing Practices. 8
b)
Define Quality control. Explain its role in maintaining the standard of pharmaceutical products. 4
c)
Discuss the controlled and sustained drug delivery systems with examples. 4
8.
Write short notes on the following (Any four): 16
a)
Process validation
b)
Role of HVAC and cleanrooms
c)
Coated vs. uncoated tablets
d)
Taste masking techniques
e)
Calibration of pharmaceutical equipment