ISBN : 978-93-7462-422-7
Category : Academic
Catalogue : Medical And Nursing
ID : SB22388
TEXT BOOK OF GENERAL PHARMACY
According to latest syllabus of B.Pharm -2026 as per NEP 2020 of Pharmacy Council of India
Mrs. Ajra Shaikh, Mrs. Shatakshi Tiwari, Ms. Deepshikha, Ms. Keerti Singh, Dr. Manohar Chouhan
Paperback
999.00
e Book
699.00
Pages : 304
Language : English
About Book
The Text Book of General Pharmacy is a comprehensive and systematically organized academic resource designed for students pursuing pharmaceutical education. The book provides a strong foundation in the fundamental principles, concepts, and practices of pharmacy. It has been written in simple, clear, and easily understandable language to facilitate effective learning. The book begins with the history, evolution, development, and major milestones of the pharmacy profession in India. It highlights the growth of pharmaceutical education, industries, and professional organizations. The scope of the pharmacy profession and the responsibilities of pharmacists in community, hospital, clinical, and industrial settings are discussed in detail. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of pharmaceutical research and development. The book introduces various pharmacopoeias, including IP, BP, USP, BPC, and the International Pharmacopoeia. It also explains the structure, contents, and significance of the Indian Pharmacopoeia and the National Formulary of India. The essential components of prescriptions, prescription handling, and commonly used Latin terminology are presented systematically. Pharmaceutical calculations involving the metric system, alligation, proof spirit, isotonicity, dilution, and geometric dilution are explained with practical relevance. The concept of posology and dose calculations based on age, body weight, and body surface area are also covered. The book introduces pharmaceutical dosage forms and their classification according to different routes of administration. It explains the role and importance of active pharmaceutical ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients. Various solid dosage forms, including powders, tablets, and capsules, are described with their classifications, advantages, disadvantages, and preparation methods. Special attention is given to different types of pharmaceutical powders and their official preparations. The formulation and preparation of tablets and capsules are explained in a simple and systematic manner. Liquid dosage forms, including aromatic waters, syrups, elixirs, linctuses, lotions, liniments, gargles, and mouthwashes, are discussed comprehensively. The book also covers pharmaceutical preparations intended for external application and administration into body cavities. Suspensions and emulsions are explained with their types, formulation ingredients, preparation methods, and pharmaceutical applications. The importance of emulsifying agents and methods for identifying different types of emulsions is also highlighted. Semisolid dosage forms, such as ointments, creams, pastes, and gels, are discussed with their formulation principles and preparation techniques. The book further explains suppositories and pessaries, including their classification, bases, formulation excipients, and displacement values. Throughout the text, theoretical concepts are integrated with practical pharmaceutical applications to strengthen students' understanding. The systematic presentation of topics makes this book useful for classroom teaching, examination preparation, and independent study. Overall, this textbook serves as a valuable academic reference for pharmacy students, educators, and aspiring pharmaceutical professionals seeking a sound understanding of general pharmacy.
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