About Book
The Text Book of Pharmaceutical Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of pharmaceutical analysis and inorganic medicinal compounds. Organized into five systematic units, the book begins with analytical techniques, methods of expressing solution strength, primary and secondary standards, analytical errors, accuracy, precision, significant figures, and pharmaceutical impurities. It explains the sources, types, and regulatory importance of impurities, along with limit tests for chloride, sulphate, iron, arsenic, lead, and heavy metals. The book also covers acid–base chemistry, pH, buffer equations, isotonicity, physiological electrolytes, replacement therapy, and acid–base balance. Major volumetric methods, including acid–base, non-aqueous, precipitation, complexometric, and redox titrations, are presented with their principles, preparation and standardization of titrants, indicators, reaction mechanisms, and pharmaceutical estimations. Gravimetric analysis and the estimation of barium sulphate are also discussed in detail. The inorganic pharmaceutical section includes gastrointestinal agents such as acidifiers, antacids, laxatives, and antimicrobial compounds, with emphasis on their molecular weight, chemical structure, physical and chemical properties, preparation, storage, applications, and marketed preparations. Important substances such as sodium bicarbonate, aluminium hydroxide gel, hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate, boric acid, chlorinated lime, and iodine preparations are described systematically. The book further introduces radiopharmaceuticals, basic concepts of radioactivity, and the diagnostic and therapeutic applications of sodium iodide I-131, technetium-99m, cobalt-60, and phosphorus-32. Safe handling, storage, disposal, and regulatory requirements for radioactive materials are appropriately emphasized. The final unit covers miscellaneous pharmaceutical compounds, including expectorants, emetics, haematinics, poisons and antidotes, and astringents. Overall, the book serves as a valuable academic resource for pharmacy students by integrating theoretical concepts, analytical procedures, medicinal applications, regulatory considerations, and practical pharmaceutical knowledge.
About Author
Dr. Raj Kumar Chauhan is an accomplished academician with over two decades of dedicated service in pharmacy education, specializing in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Pharmaceutical Analysis at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His teaching effectively integrates core theoretical concepts with practical laboratory applications. Alongside his teaching, Dr. Chauhan actively engages in research, having authored numerous journal articles and reviews in reputable publications, as well as securing patents from national and international authorities. Committed to fostering academic rigor, he mentors pharmacy students in research methodologies, thesis development, and career preparation. Beyond the classroom, he contributes to academic governance, coordinates student-led social outreach programs, and mentors young professionals, reflecting a comprehensive commitment to student growth and development.
Dr. Neelam Khan is the Principal and Professor at the Amaltas Institute of Pharmacy, Amaltas University, Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, India, serving in this role since July 2023. She has over 17 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration. Her research interests include Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, computer-aided drug design (CADD), QSAR modeling, molecular docking, and the synthesis of small molecules with potential antidiabetic activity. She has authored five books, published over 60 research papers in peer-reviewed journals, contributed book chapters, and holds three granted patents. She has guided several Ph.D. scholars, postgraduate students, and undergraduate students in their academic and research pursuits. She is a Life Member of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI) and has received several academic honors, including the Best Academician Award, Young Woman Scientist Award, and Best Principal Award, in recognition of her contributions to pharmaceutical education and research. She has also actively organized and participated in numerous national and international conferences, seminars, workshops, and faculty development program.
Ms. Avika Joshi is an Assistant Professor at the Amaltas Institute of Pharmacy with over three years of teaching and research experience. She holds D.Pharm., B.Pharm., and M.Pharm. (Pharmaceutics) qualifications. Her scholarly contributions include four research publications and two patents, including Device for In Vitro Evaluation of Bioavailability of Drugs, reflecting her commitment to innovation, pharmaceutical research, and academic excellence.
Mrs. Priyanka Kushwaha is a Lecturer at Smt. Vidyawati College of Pharmacy, Goramachhiya, Jhansi, with a strong commitment to excellence in pharmacy education, research, and academic writing. She has over two years of teaching experience, having previously served at Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute of Pharmacy, Aari, Jhansi, before joining her current institution. Throughout her academic career, she has focused on helping pharmacy students develop a strong conceptual understanding of pharmaceutical sciences through effective teaching and practical learning. Mrs. Kushwaha has actively contributed to pharmaceutical research and scholarly publications. She has authored and co-authored four to five review papers published in reputed journals. She is also the author of the book "Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Drug Design, Synthesis and Medicinal Applications," reflecting her dedication to advancing pharmaceutical education and making complex concepts accessible to students. Her academic interests include pharmaceutical inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, medicinal chemistry, drug design, pharmaceutical analysis, and pharmaceutical research. This book, Pharmaceutical Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, has been prepared to provide a clear, comprehensive, and student-friendly resource aligned with the current pharmacy curriculum. She hopes this work will serve as a valuable guide for B.Pharm students, educators, and aspiring pharmacy professionals.
Dr. Raka Kalpesh Chandrakant is an accomplished academician, researcher, and Assistant Professor at S.V.N.H.T.’s College of B. Pharmacy, Rahuri Factory, Maharashtra. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacy and an M. Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, with more than 15 years of teaching experience. His academic and research interests primarily focus on pharmaceutical chemistry and research methodology. He has published 15 research papers in Scopus-indexed and UGC-CARE-listed journals. Dr. Raka holds two patents, including one Indian and one international patent, and has completed four AICTE- and ATAL-sponsored Faculty Development Programmes. He has also authored two published books, reflecting his valuable contribution to pharmaceutical education and research.
