About Book
The Text Book of General Pharmacy is designed to provide students with a clear and comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. The book begins with the history, evolution, development, and major milestones of the pharmacy profession in India. It explains the growth of pharmacy education, pharmaceutical industries, and professional organizations. The scope of the pharmacy profession is discussed with emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists in community, hospital, clinical, industrial, and research settings. The book provides an introduction to important pharmacopoeias, including the Indian Pharmacopoeia, British Pharmacopoeia, United States Pharmacopeia, International Pharmacopoeia, and National Formulary of India. The structure and contents of the Indian Pharmacopoeia and the study of a model official monograph are also covered. Prescription writing and handling are explained along with the different parts of a prescription and commonly used Latin terminology. Pharmaceutical calculations are presented systematically to develop essential numerical skills required in pharmacy practice. Important concepts such as the metric system, alligation, proof spirit, isotonic solutions, percentage strength, ratio strength, and geometric dilution are included. The principles of posology are explained with dose calculations based on age, body weight, and body surface area. The book introduces different routes of drug administration and provides a systematic classification of pharmaceutical dosage forms. It also explains active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients, including their definitions, ideal characteristics, functions, and pharmaceutical importance. Powder dosage forms are discussed with their classification, advantages, disadvantages, and important official preparations. Tablets are explained with reference to their definition, different types, examples, advantages, disadvantages, and general methods of preparation. Capsules are similarly described with emphasis on their types, sizes, benefits, limitations, and preparation methods. The book provides extensive coverage of monophasic liquid dosage forms intended for both internal and external administration. Preparations such as aromatic waters, syrups, elixirs, linctuses, liniments, lotions, gargles, mouthwashes, enemas, and pharmaceutical drops are explained with suitable examples and applications. Suspensions are discussed in terms of their definition, flocculated and deflocculated systems, advantages, disadvantages, formulation excipients, and preparation methods. Emulsions are covered with emphasis on their types, emulsifying agents, identification tests, and general methods of preparation. Semisolid dosage forms such as ointments, pastes, creams, and gels are presented along with their classification, advantages, disadvantages, bases, excipients, and preparation techniques. Suppositories and pessaries are explained with their types, formulation ingredients, advantages, disadvantages, and ideal properties of suppository bases.
About Author
Dr. Alladi Kiran Kumar, working as HOD and Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics at Pathfinder Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research Warangal and having 16 years of experience in the teaching profession at various colleges in Warangal and Karimnagar. I have guided more than 45 M.Pharmacy students in their project work and also have been guided more than 50 B.Pharmacy students in their 8th sem project work as per PCI curriculum. I had also published more than 12 research papers in various national and international journals like Scopus and UGC care journals and also have been granted one Indian patent.
Mr. Gourab Raina is an experienced academician and pharmaceutical professional, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at SVS Paramedical College, Department of Pharmacy. He also holds the additional responsibility of Administrative Officer, contributing actively to the academic and administrative development of the institution. Before entering academia, he gained valuable industrial experience with reputed pharmaceutical organizations such as Cipla, Biotech, Lupin, and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries. His professional expertise encompasses Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), Research & Development (R&D), and Technology Transfer. He has also developed a strong research profile through the publication of several research papers in reputed national and international journals. His combination of industrial exposure, academic experience, research involvement, and administrative expertise provides him with a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical profession. Through his academic and literary contributions, he aims to promote quality education, practical learning, research-oriented thinking, and professional excellence among pharmacy students and professionals.
Dr. Vishnu Das, is currently working as a Professor at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bahra University, Shimla Hills, Himachal Pradesh. He obtained his Master’s degree in Quality Assurance from Jodhpur National University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, and completed his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. With 12 years of extensive teaching experience, Dr. Vishnu Das has taught students at various academic levels, including Diploma, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate programmes in Pharmaceutical Sciences. His academic and research interests encompass pharmaceutical sciences, quality assurance, and related areas of pharmaceutical research.
He has contributed significantly to the field through the publication of research and review articles in several reputed national and international journals. He has also authored books and several book chapters, in addition to his research and review publications. His academic, teaching, and research contributions reflect his commitment to excellence in pharmaceutical education and research.
Ms. Surbhi Singh is an accomplished academician currently serving as an Assistant Professor at A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University, Indore. She holds a Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) degree with specialization in Pharmaceutics. She has four years of teaching experience in the field of pharmacy and is actively involved in pharmaceutical education. Her academic interests include pharmaceutics, formulation development, drug delivery systems, and related areas of pharmaceutical sciences. She is dedicated to providing quality education and encouraging students to develop strong theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Through her academic contributions, she aims to promote learning, research-oriented thinking, and professional development among pharmacy students.
Dr. Mohan Verma is currently serving as a Guest Faculty at the Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana. He completed his M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from M.D. University, Rohtak. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from M.D. University, Rohtak, Haryana. He has 12 years of teaching experience as an Assistant Professor at Janta College of Pharmacy, Butana, Sonipat, Haryana. Dr. Verma has contributed to pharmaceutical research through the publication of six research papers in his area of expertise. He is also the author of six books, reflecting his significant contribution to pharmaceutical education and academic literature.
