About Book
The Textbook of General Pharmacy provides a comprehensive foundation for students by tracing the historical evolution and milestones of the pharmacy profession in India, including developments in education, industry, and professional organizations. It explains the wide scope of pharmacy practice, highlighting the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists in community, hospital, clinical, and industrial settings, including research and development. The book also introduces major pharmacopoeias such as the Indian Pharmacopoeia, BP, USP, BPC, and the International Pharmacopoeia, along with the structure, contents, and use of IP monographs. A detailed discussion on prescriptions covers their parts, handling, and essential Latin terminology. Pharmaceutical calculations are presented through the metric system, alligation, proof spirit, isotonicity, dilution methods, ratio strengths, geometric dilution, and scientific notation. Posology is explained with emphasis on dose calculations based on age, body weight, and body surface area. The text outlines routes of administration, classification of dosage forms, and the significance of APIs and excipients. Solid dosage forms such as powders are described with their types, advantages, disadvantages, and official preparations including dusting, effervescent, hygroscopic, and eutectic powders. Tablets and capsules are discussed through their definitions, types, characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and basic preparation methods. Monophasic liquids for internal and external use are covered, including syrups, elixirs, linctuses, aromatic waters, liniments, lotions, gargles, mouthwashes, tinctures, and various medicated drops. Suspensions are explained with definitions, types, advantages, disadvantages, formulation excipients, and preparation methods. Emulsions are elaborated with their types, emulsifying agents, identification tests, and general preparation steps. Semisolid dosage forms such as ointments, creams, gels, and pastes are discussed with their classifications, advantages, disadvantages, and formulation bases. The book also provides insight into suppositories and pessaries, covering their types, advantages, disadvantages, formulation materials, ideal base properties, displacement values, and methods of preparation. Overall, this textbook presents essential principles, foundational knowledge, and practical aspects of pharmaceutics, making it highly suitable for beginners entering the pharmacy profession.
About Author
Dr. Pawan Singh obtained his B. PharmfromInstitute of Foreign Trade and Management, Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Uttar Pradesh and his M. Pharm in Pharmaceutics fromShri Ram Murti Smarak College of Engineering & Technology (Pharmacy), Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. He is hisPh.D in Pharmacy at IFTM University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. He has more than 10 Years of teaching experience with experience supervising 8 M.Pharm students. At the moment, I'm employed in academia. Dr. Singh authored 4Books and published 7Indian Patents and 2DesignPatent was granted from Indian Patent Office. He has to his credit 25 research papers and review articles in various journals.Apart from this, Dr. Singh was awarded a GPAT qualified and received the Young Scientist Award, Research Excellence Award, Certificate of Excellence etc. Apart from his academic duties as Associate Professor in the Pharmacy Academy, IFTM University, he is also engaged in administrative work as coordinator-IFTM University.
Dr. MOHD JUNAID is an experienced academic professional with over a decade in teaching and strong background in student counseling. Currently an Associate Professor at Department of Pharmacy, Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Rampur (U.P.). Dr. Junaid holds a Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Science from Shree Venkateshwara University Gajraula, (U.P.) awarded in 2023. Dr. Junaid authored 3 books and published 20 patents and 2 designs were granted from Indian Patent Office. His credit 25 Research Papers and Review Articles in various Journals. Dr. Junaid was received Excellent Teacher Icon Award 2020, International Youth Skill Award 2021, Educationalist Icon Award 2021, Young Scientist Awards 2022, Best Teacher Icon Award 2022, Best Principal Award 2023 and Best Researcher Award 2024.
Ms. Lakshmi Gupta, M. Pharm (Pharmacology), is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Acropolis Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Indore. She possesses 4.5 years of teaching experience in pharmaceutical Academic, along with 2 years of professional experience in pharmaceutical marketing and 9 months of expertise in medical coding. Her academic and industrial exposure together strengthen her teaching, research, and professional contributions in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.
Mohd Haider is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, India. He holds a B.Pharm. and M.Pharm. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and is pursuing a Ph.D. in the same field. With three years of academic and research experience, his expertise lies in both synthetic chemistry and computational drug design. He has published research and review articles in reputed journals, holds patents, and guides undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research projects. He has also presented his work at national and international conferences.
His research is focused on the design and development of novel bioactive molecules with potential pharmacological applications. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary research that combines modern computational tools with experimental approaches. Passionate about teaching and research, he aims to contribute significantly to pharmaceutical education and innovative drug discovery.
Ms. Renu yadav, M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry), is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Umapati Mahadev College of Pharmacy, Amroha.
She possesses 2.6years of teaching experience in pharmaceutical Academic, along with 6 years of working experience as a pharmacist in a superspecialty hospital.
Her academic and hospital exposure together strengthen her teaching, research, and professional contributions in the field of pharmaceutical science
Ms. Lakshmi Gupta, M.Pharm (Pharmacology), is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Acropolis Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Indore. She possesses 4.5 years of teaching experience in pharmaceutical Academic, along with 2 years of professional experience in pharmaceutical marketing and 9 months of expertise in medical coding. Her academic and industrial exposure together strengthen her teaching, research, and professional contributions in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.
