About Book
The Text Book of General Pharmacy provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles and professional aspects of pharmacy. It begins with the history, evolution, development, and important milestones of the pharmacy profession in India. The book explains the growth of pharmacy education, pharmaceutical industries, and professional organizations. It discusses the scope of the pharmacy profession and the responsibilities of pharmacists in community, hospital, clinical, and industrial settings. Special emphasis is given to the role of pharmacists in research and development. The book introduces important pharmacopoeias including the Indian Pharmacopoeia, British Pharmacopoeia, United States Pharmacopoeia, British Pharmaceutical Codex, and International Pharmacopoeia. It also explains the National Formulary of India and the structure and contents of the Indian Pharmacopoeia. A model IP monograph is included to help students understand official pharmaceutical standards. The section on prescriptions explains their structure, format, handling, and commonly used Latin terminology. Pharmaceutical calculations are presented in a simple and systematic manner. Topics such as the metric system, alligation, proof spirit, isotonic solutions, dilution, geometric dilution, and scientific notation are covered. The concept of posology is explained along with dose calculations based on age, body weight, and body surface area. The book introduces various routes of drug administration and classification of pharmaceutical dosage forms. It also discusses active pharmaceutical ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients. Their definitions, ideal characteristics, functions, and importance in formulation development are clearly explained. Pharmaceutical powders are discussed with their classification, advantages, disadvantages, and official preparations. Special types such as dusting, effervescent, efflorescent, hygroscopic powders, and eutectic mixtures are included. Tablets are described with their definition, different types, advantages, disadvantages, and basic methods of preparation. Capsules are explained with their types, sizes, benefits, limitations, and methods of preparation. The book provides detailed coverage of monophasic liquid dosage forms intended for internal and external use. Preparations such as aromatic waters, syrups, elixirs, and linctuses are explained with suitable examples and applications. External preparations including liniments, lotions, throat paints, gargles, mouthwashes, enemas, eye drops, ear drops, nasal drops, and tinctures are also discussed. Each preparation is presented with its definition, method of preparation, and pharmaceutical applications. Suspensions are introduced with special emphasis on flocculated and deflocculated systems. Their advantages, disadvantages, formulation excipients, and general methods of preparation are explained systematically. The book uses simple language and a structured approach to make pharmaceutical concepts easy to understand. Overall, it serves as a useful foundational textbook for pharmacy students and helps develop a strong understanding of pharmaceutical principles, calculations, dosage forms, and professional pharmacy practice.
About Author
Dr.Jaya vasavi G is presently working as Assistant Professor, at Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, VISTAS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She has overall 15 years of teaching and research experience. She has published 8 books, 3 book chapters, 6 patents and 25 research & review papers in various National and International journals. She has completed her PG M.pharm-(pharmaceutics) & Ph.D from Vels University, SPS, VISTAS, Chennai. Received Icon of Tamilnadu award 2023 by KG hospitals held at Coimbatore, Research Excellence award & Young teacher award 2024 by Prisal international conference held at Dubai, Young Scientist award 2025 by Prisal international conference held at Ho chi minh city, Vietnam. She has Presented papers & delivered many expert lectures in various colleges and scientific forums. Attended so many National and International conferences, Webinars and workshops. Registered As Registered Pharmacist with Reg.No: 056961/A1 &Life Member in APTI (Association of Pharmaceutical teachers of india with Reg no.TN/LM-945). Focused her research on Nano Drug Delivery Systems.
Mr. Sunil Kumar Paliwal is an Assistant Professor at Shrinathji Institute of Pharmacy, Nathdwara, Rajsamand, Rajasthan. He holds an M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics, and his academic work centres on pharmaceutical formulation and drug delivery. His teaching and research interests include novel topical and nano-based delivery systems, such as nanoemulsions and gels, and the formulation of herbal and polyherbal products. He is committed to turning traditional plant-based remedies into scientifically evaluated, stable and effective dosage forms. Alongside his research, he mentors undergraduate pharmacy students in formulation development and laboratory techniques. His work aims to improve therapeutic outcomes through better drug delivery.
Mr. Durgesh Yadav is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Swami Vivekanand Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Semartal, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. He holds an M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics and has an active interest in pharmacy teaching, practical education and academic development. His areas of interest include Pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical dosage forms, formulation and dispensing, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmaceutical technology and drug delivery systems. He is actively involved in teaching, practical training, student guidance and the development of student-friendly academic resources. His academic and research interests focus on contemporary developments in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Racha Umadevi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Geethanjali College of Pharmacy, Cheeryala,(V) Keesara(M), Hyderabad, Telangana. She has over 14.5 years of teaching and academic experience in pharmaceutical sciences. She holds an M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), Chennai. Her research interests include medicinal chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, she has published more than ten research and review articles in peer-reviewed national and international journals and has contributed to pharmaceutical textbooks and practical books. She is actively involved in teaching, research, student mentoring, academic administration and institutional quality initiatives. she has guided more than 6 PG students, more than 30 UG Students and She has participated in several conferences, seminars, workshops and faculty development programmes and is associated with professional organizations including APTI and IPA. Her academic interests are focused on strengthening pharmaceutical education and promoting research-oriented learning among pharmacy students.
Dr. Rajkumari Thagele is a highly accomplished pharmaceutical professional with over 15 years of experience in both teaching and research. Based in Bhopal, she earned her M. Pharm in Pharmaceutics from Barkatullah University in 2009 and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from RKDF University in 2018. Currently, Dr. Thagele serves as the Head of Department at the School of Pharmacy, Career Point University in Kota, Rajasthan. Her research interests are focused on Novel and Targeted Drug Delivery Systems, an area where she has made significant contributions. She has authored 25 research and review articles in various National and International Journals and has actively participated in numerous conferences, often presenting her work. Her exceptional research has been recognized with several awards, including two "Best Research Paper" awards from the Adina Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and RKDF University. She was also named the "Best Innovative Researcher" by IJRULA for her work in Novel Drug Delivery Systems and, more recently, was honoured with the Iconic Women Scientist Award in the field of Pharmacy by the Laurels Group.
