SYLLABUS FOR NLPTSE-2011 JUNIOR LEVEL

PHARMACEUTICS I

1.  Introduction of different dosage forms

2.  Metrology

3.  Packaging of pharmaceuticals

4.  Size separation

5.  Mixing and Homogenization

6.  Clarification and Filtration

7.  Extraction and Galenicals

8.  Distillation

9.  Introduction to drying process

10. Sterilization

11. Aseptic techniques

12. Processing of Tablets

13. Processing of Capsules

14. Study of immunological products

PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

1.  General discussion

2.  Acids, bases and buffers

3.  Antioxidants

4.  Gastrointestinal agents

5.  Topical Agents

6.  Antimicrobials and Astringents

7.  Dental Products

8.  Respiratory stimulants

9.  Expectorants and Emetics

10. Antidotes

11. Major Intra and Extra cellular electrolytes

12. Inorganic official compounds

13. Radio pharmaceuticals and contrast media

14. Quality control of Drugs and pharmaceuticals

BIOCHEMISTRY AND CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

1.  Introduction to biochemistry

2.  Carbohydrates:

3.  Lipids:

4.  Vitamins:

5.  Enzymes

6.  Therapeutics:

HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

1.  Scope of Anatomy and physiology

2.  Elementary tissues:

3.  Skeletal System:

4.  Cardiovascular System:

5.  Respiratory system:

6.  Urinary System:

7.  Muscular System:

8.  Central Nervous System:

9.  Sensory Organs:

10. Digestive System:

11. Endocrine System:

12. Reproductive system:

HEALTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PHARMACY

1.  Concept of health:

2.  Nutrition and health:

3.  First aid:

4.  Environment and health:

5.  Fundamental principles of microbiology:

6.  Communicable diseases:

7.  Intestinal infection

8.  Arthropod borne infections

9.  Surface infection

10. Sexually transmitted diseases

11. Non-communicable diseases:

12. Epidemiology:

PHARMACEUTICS II (DISPENSING PHARMACY)

1.  Prescriptions

2.  Incompatibilities in prescriptions

3.  Posology

4.  Dispensed Medications:

5.  Powders

6.  Liquid oral Dosage forms:

7.  Monophasic

8.  Biphasic Liquid Dosage Forms:

9.  Suspensions

10. Emulsions

11. Semi-Solid Dosage Forms:

12. Ointments:

13. Pastes:

14. Suppositories and peassaries

15. Dental and cosmetic preparations:

16. Sterile Dosage forms:

17. Parenteral dosage forms

18. Sterility testing

19. Ophthalmic products:

PHARMACEUTICAL JURISPRUDENCE

1.  Origin and nature of pharmaceutical legislation in India,

2.  Principles and significance of professional Ethics

3.  Pharmacy Act,1948

4.  The Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940

5.  The Drugs and Magic Remedies (objectionable Advertisement)Act, 1954

6.  Narcotic Drugs and psychotropic substances Act,1985