SGPGI Lucknow Pharmacist Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2023

SGPGI Lucknow Pharmacist Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2023

We are giving Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) Lucknow pharmacist syllabus and pattern in this post.

Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) Lucknow recruit Pharmacists on 43 Posts.

First, we will provide the Pattern for SGPGI Pharmacist 2023-2024 exam and then SGPGI Pharmacist exam syllabus.

Pattern Of SGPGI Lucknow Pharmacist 2023

Written Examination Maximum marks: (100 Marks)
Mode Of Exam: Online
Number Of Questions: 100
Type Of Exam: Multiple choice objective type paper
Duration Of Exam: 2 hrs.

Subjects:

Section 1: 40 Questions (40 Marks)

General English: 10 Questions (10 Marks)

General Knowledge 10 Questions (10 Marks),

Reasoning 10 Questions (10 Marks),

Mathematical Aptitude 10 Questions (10 Marks).

Section 2:  Subject Matter 60 Questions (60 marks).

Important Information Regarding SGPGI Pharmacist Exam Pattern:

• Questions from the subject matter will be of a level commensurate with the essential qualification.
• The maximum marks will be 100.
• There will be negative marking, 1/3 (one-third) mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Minimum qualifying marks of the Common Recruitment Test will be: –

50% for General, EWS, OBC.

45% for SC & ST.

Resolution of Tie Cases:

In the event of tie in scores of candidates in CBT, merit will be decided by applying the following criteria one after another in the order given below till the tie is resolved: –

1. Total marks of the tied Candidates
2. Date of birth of the tied Candidates. (Older candidate placed higher on the merit list)
3. Number of wrong answers / negative marks of the tied Candidates. (Less wrong answers/ negative marks placed higher on the merit list)
4. Total marks in the ‘core’ section of the examination conducted. ((Higher marks in the core section being placed higher on the merit list) a. (for e.g. in the examination referred to above 60% questions pertained to the core subject Syllabus) (‘core’ section would be defined by the Examination Section of SGPGI, for each exam, as needed)
5. Application number of the candidate. (Earlier application number being placed higher on the merit list.

Syllabus – Section 1 (General English, General Knowledge, Reasoning & Mathematics Aptitude)

Topics of General English:

Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension and writing ability would be tested, Questions in this computer-based exam will be designed to test the candidates understanding and knowledge of English language and will be based on spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling/detecting mis-spelt words, idioms and phrases. One word substitution, improvement of sentences, active/passive voice of verbs, conversion into direct/indirect narration, shuffling of sentence parts, shuffling of sentences in a passage, comprehension passage and any other English Language questions at the Level of Matriculation /Higher Secondary.

Topics of General Knowledge

 Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observations and experience in the scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining history, culture geography, economic scene general policy & scientific research.

Indicative Syllabus: For General Aptitude 

Reasoning: It would include questions of both verbal and nonverbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial orientation, problem solving, Analysis, judgement, decision making, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, etc. the topics are, symbolic/ number analogy, figural analogy semantic classification, symbolic/Number Classification, Figural Classification, semantic series, number series, Figural series, problem solving, word building, coding & decoding, Numerical operations, symbolic operations Trends, space orientation, space Visualization, Venn diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/pattern-folding & unfolding. Figural pattern- Folding and completion, indexing. Address matching, Date & city matching, Classification of centre codes/roll numbers, small & capital letters/numbers coding, decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thing, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Other sub-topics, if any.

2.Mathematics Aptitude

The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationship between numbers percentage, Ration & Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership, Elementary Surds, Graphs of Linear Equation, Triangle and its various kinds of centers, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right circular cone, Right circular cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallel piped, Regular right pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ration, Degree and radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary Angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency, polygon, Bar diagram & pie chart.

Syllabus – Section 2(Core Subject)

(Syllabus is only Indicative. The questions can assess any aspect of Knowledge, aptitude, attitude and practical skills, which is expected from a trained person to work efficiently at the advertised post)

Introduction of different dosage forms. Their classification with examples-their relative applications.

Familiarization with new drug delivery systems. Introduction to Pharmacopoeias with special reference to the Indian Pharmacopoeia.

Metrology-System of weights and measures. Calculations including conversion from one to another system. Percentage calculations and adjustment of products. Use of allegation method in calculations, isotonic solutions.

Packaging of pharmaceuticals-Desirable features of a container and types of containers. Study of glass &plastics as materials for containers and rubber as a material for closure-their merits and demerits. Introduction to aerosol packaging. Size reduction, objectives, and factors affecting size reduction, methods of size reduction- study of Hammer mill, ball mill, Fluid energy mill and Disintegrator.

Size separation-size separation by sifting. Official standards for powders. Sedimentation methods of size separation. Construction and working of Cyclone separator.

Mixing and Homogenization-Liquid mixing and powder mixing, Mixing of semisolids. Study of silverson Mixer Homogenizer, planetary Mixer; Agitated powder mixer; Triple Roller Mill; Propeller Mixer, colloid Mill and Hand Homogeniser. Double cone mixer.

Clarification and Filtration-Theory of filtration, Filter media; Filter aids and selection of filters. Study of the following filtration equipments Filter Press, sintered filters, Filter candles, Meta filter.

Extraction and Galenicals

Study of percolation and maceration and their modification, continuous hot extraction- Application in the preparation of tinctures and extracts. Introduction to Ayurvedic dosage forms.

Heat process-Evaporation-Definition-Factors affecting evaporation-study of evaporating still and Evaporating pan.

Distillation-Simple distillation and Fractional distillation, steam distillation and vacuum distillation. Study of vacuum still, preparation of purified water I.P. and water for Injection I.P. construction and working of the still used for the same.

Introduction to drying process-Study of Tray Dryers; Fluidized Bed Dryer, Vacuum Dryer and Freeze Dryer.

Sterilization-Concept of sterilization and its differences from disinfection Thermal resistance of microorganisms. Detailed study of the following sterilization process. Sterilization with moist heat, Dry heat sterilization, Sterilization by radiation, Sterilization by filtration And Gaseous sterilization.

Aseptic techniques-Applications of sterilization process in hospitals particularly with reference to surgical dressings and intravenous fluids. Precautions for safe and effective handling of sterilization equipment.

Processing of Tablets-Definition; different type of compressed tables and their properties. Processes involved in the production of tablets; Tablets excipients; Defects in tablets; Evaluation of Tablets; Physical standards including Disintegration and Dissolution. Tablet coating-sugar coating; films coating, enteric coating and micro-encapsulation (Tablet coating may be done in an elementary manner.

Processing of Capsules-Hard and soft gelatin capsules; different sizes of capsules; filling of capsules; handling and storage of capsules. Special applications of capsules.

Study of immunological products like sera, vaccines, toxoids & their preparations.

PHARMACOGNOSY 

1. Definition, history and scope of Pharmacognosy including indigenous system of medicine.
2. Various systems of classification of drugs and natural origin.
3. Adulteration and drug evaluation; significance of pharmacopeial standards.

4.Brief outline of occurrence, distribution, outline of isolation, identification tests, therapeutic effects and pharmaceutical application of alkaloids, terpenoids, glycosides, volatile oils, tannins and resins.

5.Occurrence, distribution, organoleptic evaluation, chemical constituents including tests wherever applicable and therapeutic efficacy of following categories of drugs.

• Laxatives– Aloes, Rhubarb, Castor oil, lspaghula, Senna.
• Cardiotonics– Digitalis, Arjuna.
• Carminatives & G.I. regulators– Umbelliferous fruits, Coriander, Fennel, Ajowan, Cardamom, Ginger, Blackpepper, Asafoetida, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Clove.
• Astringents– Catecheu.
• Drugs acting on nervous system– Hyoscyamus, Belladonna, Aconite, Ashwagand ha, Ephedra, Opium, Cannabis, Nux -vominca.
• Antihypertensive– Rauwolfia.
• Antitussives– Vasaka, Tolu balsam, Tulsi.
• Antirheumatics– Guggal, Colchicum.
• Antitumour Vinca.
• Antileprotics– Chaulmoogra oil.
• Antidiabetics Pterocarpus, Gymnema sylvestro.
• Diuretics– Gokhru, Punarnava.
• Antidysenterics-Ipecacuanha.
• Antiseptics and disinfectantsBenzoin, Myrrh, Neem, Curcuma.
• Antimalarials- Cinchona.
• Oxytocics– Ergot.
• Vitamins- Shark liver oil and Amla.
• Enzymes- Papaya, Diastase, Yeast.
• Perfumes and flavoring agents– peppermint oil, Lemon oil, Orange oil, lemon grass oil, sandalwood.

Pharmaceutical aids-Honey, Arachis oil, starch, kaolin, pectin, olive oil. Lanolin, Beeswax, Acacia, Tragacanth, sodium Alginate, Agar, Guargum, Gelatin.

Miscellaneous– Liquorice, Garlic, picrorhiza, Dirscorea, Linseed, shatavari, shankhpushpi, pyrethrum, Tobacco.Collection and preparation of crude drugs for the market as exemplified by Ergot, opium, Rauwalfia, Digitalis, senna.

Study of source, preparation and identification of fibers used in sutures and surgical dressings cotton, silk, wool andregenerated fibers.

Gross anatomical studies aI-senna, Datura, cinnamon, cinchona, fennal, clove, Ginger, Nuxvomica & ipecacuanha.

BIOCHEMISTRY AND CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

Introduction to biochemistry. Brief chemistry and role of proteins, polypeptides and amino acids, classification, Qualitative tests, biological value, Deficiency diseases.

Carbohydrates: Brief chemistry and role of carbohyd rates, classification, qualitative tests, Diseases related to carbohydrate metabolism.

Lipids: Brief chemistry and role of lipids, classification and qualitative tests. Diseases related to lipids metabolism.

Vitamins: Brief chemistry and role of vitamins and coenzymes. Role of minerals and water in life processes.

Enzymes: Brief concept of enzymatic action. Factors affecting it.

Therapeutics: Introduction to pathology of blood and urine. Lymphocytes and platelets, their role in health and disease.

HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Definition of various terms used in Anatomy. Structure of cell, function of its components with special reference to mitochondria and microsomes.

Elementary tissues: Elementary tissues of the body, i.e. epithelial tissue, muscular tissue, connective tissue and nervous tissue.

Skeletal System: Structure and function of Skelton. Classification of joints and their function. Joint disorders.

Cardiovascular System: Composition of blood, functions of blood elements. Blood group and coagulation of blood. Brief information regarding disorders of blood. Name and functions of lymph glands. Structure and functions of various parts of the heart. Arterial and venous system with special reference to the names and positions of main arteries and veins.

Blood pressure and its recording. Brief information about cardiovascular disorders.

Respiratory system: Various parts of respiratory system and their functions, physiology of respiration.

Urinary System: Various parts of urinary system and their functions, structure and functions of kidney. Physiology of urine formation. Patho-physiology of renal diseases and edema.

Muscular System: Structure of skeletal muscle, physiology of muscle contraction. Names, positions, attachments and functions of various skeletal muscles. Physiology of neuromuscular junction.

Central Nervous System: Various parts of central nervous system, brain and its parts, functions and reflex action.Anatomy and physiology of automatic nervous system.

Sensory Organs: Elementary knowledge of structure and functions of the organs of taste, smell, ear, eye and skin. Physiology of pain.

Digestive System: names of various parts of digestive system and their functions. Structure and functions of liver, physiology of digestion and absorption.

Endocrine System: Endocrine glands and Hormones. Location of glands, their hormones and functions. Pituitary, thyroid, Adrenal and pancreas.

Reproductive system: Physiology and Anatomy of Reproductive system.

HEALTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PHARMACY 

Concept of health: Definition of physical health, mental health, social health, spiritual health determinants of health, indicatory of health, concept of disease, natural history of diseases, the disease agents, concept of prevention of diseases.

Nutrition and health: Classification of foods, requirements, diseases induced due to deficiency of proteins, vitamins and minerals-treatment and prevention.

Demography and family planning: Demography cycle, fertility, family planning, contraceptive methods, behavioral methods, natural family planning methods, chemical methods, mechanical methods, hormonal contraceptives, population problem of India.

First aid: Emergency treatment in shock, snake-bite, burns, poisoning, heart disease, fractures and resuscitation methods, Elements of minor surgery and dressings.

Environment and health: Source of water supply, water pollution, purification of water, health and air, noise, light-solid waste disposal and control-medical entomology, arthropod borne diseases and their control. Rodents, animals and diseases.

Fundamental principles of microbiology: Classification n of microbes, isolation, staining techniques of organisms of common diseases.

Communicable diseases: Causative agents, mode of transmission and prevention. Respiratory infections- chicken pox, measles, influenza, diphtheria, whooping cough and tuberculosis.

Intestinal infection-poliomyelitis, Hepatitis, cholera, Typhoid, food poisoning, Hookworm infection.

Arthropod borne infections-plague, Malaria, filariases.

Surface infection-Rabies, Tranchoma, Tetanus, Leprosy.

Sexually transmitted diseases-syphilis, Gonorrhoea, AIDS.

Non-communicable diseases: causative agents, prevention, care and control.

Epidemiology: Its scope, methods, uses, dynamics of disease transmission. Immunity and immunization. Immunological products and their dose schedule. Principles of disease control and prevention, hospital acquired infection, prevention and control. Disinfection, types oi disinfection procedures, for-faces, urine, sputum, room linen, dead-bodies, instruments.

PHARMACEUTICS (Dispensing Pharmacy) 

Prescriptions-Reading and understanding of prescriptions; Latin terms commonly used (Detailed study is not necessary), Modern methods of prescribing, adoption of metric system. Calculations involved indispensing.

Incompatibilities in prescriptions- study of various types of incompatibilities-physical, chemical and therapeutic.

Posology– Dose and dosage of drugs, factors influencing dose, calculations of doses on the basis of age, sex, surface area and veterinary doses.

Dispensed Medications: (Note: A detailed study of the following dispensed medication is necessary. Methods of preparation with theoretical and practical aspects, use of appropriate containers and closures. Special labeling requirements and storage conditions should be highlighted).

Powders-Type of powders-Advantages and disadvantages of powders, Granules, cachets and tablet triturates.

Preparation of different types of powders encountered in prescriptions. Weighing methods, possible errors in weighing, minimum weighable amounts and weighing of a material below the minimum weighable amount, geometric dilution and proper usage and care of dispensing balance.

Liquid oral Dosage forms: 

Monophasic-Theoretical aspects including commonly used vehicles, essential adjuvant like stabilizers, colorants and flavors, with examples.

Review of the following monophasic liquids with details of formulation and practical methods. Liquids for internal administration Liquids for external administration or used on mucous membranes Mixtures and concentrates, Gargles, Syrups, Mouth wastes, Throat-paints, Elixirs, Doucyes, Ear Drops, Nasal Drops, Sprays, Liniments & Lotions.

Biphasic Liquid Dosage Forms:

Suspensions (elementary study)-Suspensions containing diffusible solids and liquids and their preparations. Study of the adjuvant used like thickening agents, wetting agents, their necessity and quantity to be incorporated, suspensions of precipitate forming liquids like tinctures, their preparations and stability. Suspensions produced by chemical reaction. An introduction to flocculated /non-flocculated suspension system.

Emulsions-Types of emulsions, identification of emulsion system, formulation of emulsions, selection of emulsifying agent. Instabilities in emulsions, preservation of emulsions.

Semi-Solid Dosage Forms:

Ointments: Types of ointments, classification and selection of dermatological vehicles.

Preparation and stability of ointments by the following processes.

Titrationfusion

Chemical reaction

Emulsification.

Pastes. Differences between ointments and pastes, Bases of pastes. Preparation of pastes and their preservation.

bellies: An introduction to the different types of jellies and their preparation. An elementary study of poultice.

Suppositories and peassaries-Their relative merits and demerits, types of suppositories, suppository bases, classification, properties, preparation and packing of suppositories. Use of suppositories of drug absorption.

Dental and cosmetic preparations: Introduction to Dentifrices, facial cosmetics, Deodorants. Anti- per spirants,shampoo, Hair dressings and Hair removers.

Sterile Dosage forms: 

Parenteral dosage forms-Definition, General requirements for parenteral dosage forms. Types of parenteral

formulations, vehicles, adjuvant, processing and personnel, Facilities and quality control.

Preparation of Intravenous fluids and admixtures-Total parenteral nutrition, Dialysis fluids.

Sterility testing: particulate matter monitoring- F-aculty seal packaging.

Ophthalmic products: study of essential characteristics of different ophthalmic preparations.

PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

1. Introduction to the nomenclature of organic chemical systems with particular reference to hetero-cyclic system containing up to 3 rings.
2. The chemistry of following pharmaceutical organic compounds covering their nomenclature, chemical structure, uses and the important physical and chemical properties (chemical structure of only those compounds marked with aste risk (”). The stabiI’‹v and storage conditions and the different type of pharmaceutical formulations of these drugs and their popular brand names.

Antiseptics and Disinfectants-Proflavine*, Benzalkonium chloride, Cetrimide, Phenol, chloroxylenol, Formaldehyde solution, Hexachlophene, Nitrofurantoin.

Sulphonamides-Sulphadiazine, Sulphaguanidine, Phthalylsulphathaizole, Succinylsulphathiazole, Sulphadimethoxine, Sulphamethoxypyridazine, Co-trimoxazole, sulfacetamide”

Antileprotic Drugs– Clofazimine, Thiambutosine, Dapsone”, solapsone,

Anti-tubercular Drugs– Isoniazid*, PAS*, Streptomycin, Rifampicin, Ethambutol*, Thiacetazone, Ethionamide, cycloserine, pyrazinamide”.

Antimoebic and Anthelmintic Drugs- Emetine, Metronidazole, Halogenated hydroxyquinolines, Diloxanide furoate, Paromomycin , Piperazine*, Mebendazole ,D.E.C.”

Antibiotics– Benzyl penicillin”, Phenoxy methyl penicillin*, Benzathine penicillin, Ampicillin*, Cloxacillin, Carbencicillin, Gentamicin, Neomycin, Erythromycin, Tetracycline, Cephalexin, Cephaloridine, Cephalothin, Griseofulvin, Chloramphenicol, Anti-Protozoal, Anti-Helminth.

Antifungal agents– Udecylenic acid, Tolnaftate, Nystatin, Amphotericin, Hamycin.

Antimalarial Drugs-Chloroquine*,Amodiaquine, Primaquine, Proguanil, Pyrimethamine”, Quinine, Trimethoprim.

Tranquilizers-Chlorpromazine”,ProchIorperazine,Trifluoperazine, Thiothixene,HaIoperiodoI”, Triperiodol, Oxypertine, Chlordizepoxide, Diazepam*, Lorazepam, Meprobamate.

Hypnotics-Phenobarbitone”,Butobarbitone, Cylobarbitone, Nitrazepam, Glutethimide*, Methyprylon, Paraldehyde, Triclofosodium.

General Anaesthetics-Halothane”, Cyclopropane”, Diethyl ether”, Methohexital sodium, Thiopecal sodium, Trichloroethylene.

Antidepressant Drugs– Amitriptyline, Nortryptyline, Imperamine“, Phepelzine, Tranylcypromine.

Analeptics– Theophylline, Caffeine*, Coramine’, Dextro-amphetamine.

Adrenergic drugs Adrenaline”, Noradrenaline, Isoprenaline”, Phenylephrine, Salbutamol, Terbutaline, Ephedrne*, Pseudoephedrine.

Autonomic Nervous System (Drugs acting on Autonomic Nervous System)

Adrenergenic Drigs & Biochems

Diuretic Drugs– Furosemide”, Chlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazidc”, Benzthiazide, Urea*, Mannitol*, Ethacrynic Acid.

Cardiovascular Drugs– Ethylnitrite’, Glyceryl trinitrate, Alpha methyldopa, Guanethidine, Clofibrate, Quinidine.

Hypoglycemie Agents– Insulin, Chlorpropamide”, Tolbutamide, Glibenclamide, Phenformin*, Metformin.

CoaguTants and Anti coagulants- Heparin, Thrombin, Menadio ne*, Bisphydroxycouma rin, Warfarin  sodium.

Local Anaesthetics– Lignocaine, Procaine”, Benzocaine.

Histamine and anti-Histaminic Agents Histamine, Diphenhydramine”, Promethazine, Cyproheptadine, Mepyramine”, Pheniramine, Chlorpheniramine*

Analgesics and Anti-pyretics– Morphine, Pethidine, Codeine, Mathadone, Aspirin*, Paracetamol, Analgin, Dextropropoxphene, Pentazocine.

Non-steriodal anti-inflammatory agents– Indomethacin”, Phenylbutazone”, Oxyphenbutazone, Ibuprofen.

Thyroxine and Antithyroids– Thyroxine”, Methimazole, Methyl thiouracil, Propylthiouracil.

Diagnostic Agents– Lopanoic Acid, Propyliodone, Sulfobromopthalein-sodium, lndigotindisulfonate, indigo Carmine, Evans blue, Congo Red, Fluorescein sodium.

Anticonvulsants, cardiac glycosides, Antiarrhythmic, Antihypertensives & Vitamins.

Steroidal Drugs Betamethasone, Cortisone, Hydrocortisone, Prednisolone, Progesterone, Testosterone, Oestradiol, Nandrolone.

Anti-Neoplastic Drugs- Actinomycin, Azathioprie, Busulphan, Chloramubucil, Cisplatin, Cyclophosphamide,

Daunorubicin Hydrochoride, Fluorouracil, Mercaptopurine, Methotrexate, Mytomycin.

PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY 

Introduction to Pharmacology, Scope of Pharmacology.

Routes of administration of drugs, their advantages and disadvantages. Various processes of absorption of drugs and the factors affecting them. Metabolism, distribution and excretion of drugs.

General mechanism of drugs action and their factors which modify drugs action. Pharmacological classification of drugs.The discussion of drugs should emphasize the following aspects: Drugs acting on the central Nervous system.

General anaesthetics– adjunction to anaesthesia, intravenous anaesthetics. Analgesic antipyretics and non-steroidal.

Anti-inflammatory drugs– Narcotic analgesics. Antirheumatic and anti-gout remedies.

Sedatives and Hypnotics, psychopharmacological agents, anticonvulsants, analeptics. Centrally acting muscle relaxants and anti-parkinsonism agents. Local anesthetics.

Dtugs acting on autonomic nervous system.Neurone blockers and ganglion blockers. Neuromuscular blockers, used in myasthenia gravis.

Drugs acting on eye: Mydriatics, drugs used in glaucoma.

Drugs acting on respiratory system, Respiratory stimulants, Bronchodilators, Nasal decongestants, Expectorants and Antitussive agents.

Autocoids: physiological role of histamine and serotonin, Histamine and Antihistamines, prostaglandins.

Cardio vascular drugs

Cardiotonics, Antiarrhyth mic agents, Anti-anginal agents, Antihypertensive agents, peripheral Vasodilators and drugs used in atherosclerosis.

Drugs acting on the blood and blood forming organs. Haematinics, coagulants and anticoagulants, Haemostatic, Blood substitutes and plasma expanders.

Drugs affecting renal function Diuretics and anti-diuretics.

Hormones and hormone antagonists Hypoglycemic agents, Anti–thyroid drugs, sex hormones and oral contraceptives, corticosteroids.

Drugs acting on digestive system carminatives, digest ants, Bitters, Antacids and drugs used in peptic ulcer, purgatives and laxatives, Anti-diarrohoeals, Emetics, Anti-emetics, Antispasmodics.

Prescription (Parts), Parts of Prescription.

PHARMACEUTICAL JURISPRUDENCE

Origin and nature of pharmaceutical legislation in India, its scope and objectives. Evolution of the “Concept of pharmacy” as an integral part of the Health care system.

Principles and significance of professional Ethics. Critical study of the code of pharmaceutical Ethics drafted by pharmacy council of India.

Pharmacy Act, 1948-The General study of the pharmacy Act with special reference to Education Regulations, Working of state and central councils, constitution of these councils and functions, Registration procedures under the Act.

The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940-General study of the Drugs and cosmetics Act and the Rules there under. Definitions and salient features related to retail and whole sale distribution of drugs. The powers of Inspectors, the sampling procedures and the procedure and formalities in obtaining licenses under the rule. Facilities to be provided for running a pharmacy

effectively. General study of the schedules with special reference to schedules C,C1,F,G,J,H,P and X and salient features of labeling and storage conditions of drugs.

The Drugs and Magic Remedies (objectionable Advenisement) Act, 1954 General study of thc Act, objectives, special reference to be laid on Advertisements, magic remedies and objections 1 and permitted advertisements- diseases which cannot be claimed to be cured.

Narcotic Drugs and psychotropic substances Act, 1985-A brief study of the act with special reference to its objectives, offences and punishment.

Medicinal and Toilet preparations (excise Duties) Act, 1955 (as amended to date).Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. 

DRUG STORE AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 

Introduction-Trade, Industry and commerce, Functions and subdivision of commerce, Introduction to Elements for Economics and Management. Forms of Business Organizations. Channels of Distribution.

Drug House Management-selection of site, space Lay-out and legal requirements. Importance and objectives of purchasing, selection of suppliers, credit information, tenders, contracts and price determination and legal requirements thereto. Codification, handling of drug stores and other hospital supplies. Inventory Control objects and importance,

modern techniques like ABC,VED analysis, the lead time, inventory carrying cost, safety stock, minimum and maxim um stock levels, economic order quantity, scrap and surplus disposal.

Sales promotion, Market Research, Salesmanship, qualities of a salesman, Advertising and Window Display.

Recruitment, training, evaluation and compensation of the pharmacist.

Banking and Finance-Service and functions of bank, Finance planning and sources of finance.

HOSPITAL AND CLINICAL PHARMACY 

Hospital-Definition, Function, classifications based on various criteria, organization, Management and health delivery system in India.

Hospital Pharmacy: Definition Functions and objectives of Hospital pharmaceutical services. Location, Layout, Flow chart of materials and men. Personnel and facilities requirements including equipments based on individual and basic needs.

Requirements and abilities required for Hospital pharmacists.

Drug Distribution system in Hospitals. Out-patient service, In-patient services- types of services detailed discussion of unit Dose system, Floor ward stock system, satellite pharmacy services, central sterile services, Bed side pharmacy.

Manufacturing: Economical considerations, estimation of demand.

Sterile manufacture-large and small volume parenteral, facilities, requirements, layout production planning, manpower requirements.

Non-sterile manufacture-Liquid orals, externals, Bulk concentrates. Procurement of stores and testing of raw materials.

Nomenclature and uses of surgical instruments and Hospital Equipments and health accessories.

Hospital Formulary system and their organization, functioning, composition.

Drug Information service and Drug Information Bulletin.

Surgical dressing like cotton, gauze, bandages and adhesive tapes including their pharmacopoeial tests for quality. Other

hospital supply eg. I.V.sets, B.G. sets, Ryals tubes, Catheters, Syringes etc.

Application of computers in maintenance of records, inventory control, medication monitoring, drug information and data storage and retrieval in hospital retail pharmacy establishment.

Clinical Pharmacy: 

Introduction to Clinical pharmacy practice- Definition, scope.

Modern dispensing aspects- Pharmacists and patient counseling and advice for the use of common drugs, medication history.

Common dailv terminology used in the practice of Medicine.

Disease, manifestation and patho-physiology including salient symptoms to understand the disease like Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cardio-vascular diseases, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Peptic Ulcer, Hypertension.

Physiological parameters with theirsignificance. 

Drug interactions: Definition and introduction. IV Mechanism of Drug Interaction. Drug-drug interaction with reference to analgesics, diuretics, cardiovascular drugs, Gastro-intestinal agents. Vitamins and Hypoglycemic agents. Drug-food interaction.

Adverse Drug Reaction: Definition and significance. Drug-Induced diseases and Teratogenicity.

Drugs in Clinical Toxicity– Introduction, general treatment of poisoning, systemic antidotes, Treatment of insecticide poisoning, heavy metal poison, Narcotic drugs, Barbiturate, Organophosphoruspoisons.

Drug dependences, drug abuse, addictive drugs and their treatment, complications.

Bioavailability of drugs, including factors affecting it.

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