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PRACTICAL (100 Hours) |
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Preparation (minimum number stated against each) of the following categories illustrating different techniques involved. |
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1. Aromatic waters |
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2. Solutions |
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3. Spirits |
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4. Tinctures |
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5. Extracts |
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6. Creams |
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7. Cosmetics preparations |
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8. Capsules |
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9. Tablets |
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10. Preparation involving sterilisation |
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11. Opthalmic preparations |
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12. Preparations involving aseptic techniques |
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Books recommended (Latest edition) |
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1. Remington’s Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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2. The extra Pharmacopoeia martindale |
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Theory |
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1. General discussion on the following inorganic compounds including important physical and chemical properties, medicinal and Pharmaceutical uses, storage conditions and chemical incompatibility. |
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A. Acids, bases and buffers - | |
Boric acid, Hydrochloric acid, strong ammonium hydroxide, Calcium hydroxide, Sodium hydroxide and official buffers. |
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B. Antioxidants - | |
Hypophosphorous acid, Sulphur dioxide, Sodium bisulfate, Sodium meta-bisulfite, Sodium thiosulfate, Nitrogen and Sodium Nitrite. |
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C. Gastrointestinal agents - |
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D. Topical Agents - |
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E. Dental products - | |
Sodium fluoride, stannous flouride, calcium flouride, calcium carbonate, Sodium meta phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, Strontium chloride, Zinc chloride. |
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F. Inhalants - | |
Oxygen, Carbion dioxide, Nitrous oxide. |
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G. Respiratory stimulants - | |
Ammonium carbonate |
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H. Expectorants and Emetics - | |
Ammonium chloride, Potassium iodide, Antimony Potassium tartrate |
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I. Antidotes - | |
Sodium Nitrate |
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2. Major Intra and Extracellular electrolytes |
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3. Inorganic Official compounds of Iron, iodine and calcium ferrous sulfate and calcium gluconate. |
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4. Radio pharmaceuticals and contrast media - Radio activity-Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiations, Biological effects of radiations, Measurements of radio activity, G.M. Counter Radio isotopes their uses, storage and precautions with special reference to the official preparations. |
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5. Quality control of Drugs and pharmaceuticals importance of quality control, significant errors, methods used for quality control of impurities in pharmaceuticals, Limit tests for Arsenic, chloride, sulphate, iron and Heavy metals. |
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6. Identifications tests for cations and anions as per Indian Pharmacopoeia. |
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Practical |
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1. Identification tests for inorganic compounds particularly drugs and pharmaceuticals. |
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2. Limit test for chloride, sulfate. Arsenic, Iron and Heavy metals. |
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3. Assay of inorganic Pharmaceuticals involving each of the following methods of compound marked with (*) under theory. |
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Book Recommended (Latest editions) |
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1. Indian Pharmacopoeia |
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THEORY |
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1. Definition history and scope of pharmacognosy including indigenous system of medicine. |
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2. Various system of classification of drugs of natural origin. |
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3. Adulteration and drug evaluation, significance of pharmacopoeial standards. |
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4. Brief outline of occurrence, distribution outline of isolation, identifications tests, therapeutic effects and pharmaceutical applications of alkaloids, terpenoids, glycosides, volatile oils, tannis and resins. |
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5. Occurrence, distribution, organoleptic evaluation, chemical constituents including tests whereever applicable and therapeutic efficacy of following categories of drugs. |
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6. Collection and preparation of crude drugs for the market as examplified by ergot, opium, rauwolfia, Digitails, Senna |
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7. Study of course, preparation and identification of fibres used in sutures and surgical dressings- cotton, silk, wool and regenerated fibres. |
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8. Gross anatomical studies of - Senna, datura, Cinnamon, Cinchona, Fennel, Clove, Ginger, Nuxvomica & ipecacuanha. |
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PRACTICAL |
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1. Identification of drugs by morphological characters |
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2. Physical and chemical tests for evaluation of drugs whereever applicable |
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3. Gross anatomocal studies (t.s) of the following drugs Senna, datura, Cinchona, Coriander, fennel, Clove, Ginger, Nuxvomica, Ipecacuanha |
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4. Identification of fibres and surgical dressings. |
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Theory |
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1. Introduction to biochemistry |
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2. Brief chemistry and role of proteins, Polypeptides and amono acids, classification, qualitative tests, Biological value, Deficiency diseases. |
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3. Brief chemistry and role of Carbohydrates, classification, qualitative tests, disease related to Carbohydrates metabolism. |
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4. Brief chemistry and role of lipids, classification, qualitative tests, disease related to lipids metabolism. |
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5. Brief chemistry and role of Vitamins and Coenzymes. |
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6. Role of mineral and water in life processes. |
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7. Enzymes : brief concept of enzymic action. Factors affecting it. Therapeutic and pharmaceutical importance. |
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8. Brief concept of normal and abnormal metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. |
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9. Introduction to pathology of blood and urine. |
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(a) Lymphocytes and platlets, their role in health and disease |
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(b) Erythrocytes - Abnormal cells and their significance. |
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(c) Abnormal constituents of urine and their significance in diseases. |
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PRACTICAL |
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1. Detection and identification of proteins, amino acids, Carbohydrates and Lipids |
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2. Analysis of normal and abnormal constituents of blood and urine (Glucose, Urea, Creatine, creatinine, Cholestral alkaline phosphatase, acid phosphatase, Billirubin, SGPT, SGOT, Calcium, Diastase, Lipase) |
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3. Examination of sputum and faces (microscopic & staining). |
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4. Practice injecting drugs by intramuscular subcutaneous and intravenous routes. Withdrawal of blood samples. |
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Theory (75 hours) |
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1. Scope of Anatomy and Physiology. Definition of various terms used in Anatomy. |
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2. Structure of cell, function of its components with special reference to mitochondria and microsomes. |
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3. Elementary tissues of the body, i.e. epithelial tissue muscular tissue, connective tissue and nervous tissue. |
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4. Structure of function of Skeleton. Classification of joints and their function, joint disorder. |
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5. Composition of blood, functions of blood elements. Blood group and coagulation of blood. Brief information regarding disorders of blood. |
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6. Name and functions of lymph glands. |
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7. Structure and functions of various parts of the heart. Arterial and venous system with special reference to the name and positions on main arteries and veins. Blood pressure and its recording. Brief information about cardiovascular disorders. |
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8. Various parts of respiratory system and their functions. Physiology and respiration. |
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9. Various parts of urinary systems and their functions. Structure and functions of kidney. Physiology of urine formation pathophysiology of renal diseases and oedema. |
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10. Structure of skeletal muscle. Physiology of muscle contraction. Names, positions, attachments and functions of various skeletal muscles. Physiology of neuromuscular junction. |
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11. Various parts of central nervous system, brain and its parts, functions and reflex action. Anatomy and physiology of autonomic nervous system. |
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12. Elementary knowledge of structure and functions of the organs of taste, small, ear, eye and skin. Physiology of pain. |
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13. Digestive system names of the various parts of digestive system and their functions. Structure and functions of liver, physiology of digestion and absorption. |
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14. Endocrine glands and hormones. Location of the glands, their hormones and functions. |
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15. Reproductive system - Physiology and Anatomy of Reproductive system. |
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PRACTICAL |
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1. Study of the human skeleton. |
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2. Study with the help of charts and models of the following systems and organs: |
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(a) Digestive system |
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(b) Respiratory system. |
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(c) Cardiovascular system. |
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(d) Urinary system. |
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(e) Reproductive system. |
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(f) Nervous system. |
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(g) Eye |
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(h) Ear |
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3. Microscopic examinations of epithelial tissue, cardiac muscle, smooth music, skeletal muscle. Connective tissue and nervous tissues. |
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4. Examination of blood for TLC, DLC and malarial parasite. |
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5. Determination of clotting time of blood, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and Haemoglobin value. |
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6. Recording of body temperature, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure and ECG. |
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Theory |
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1. Concept of health - |
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Definition of physical health, mental ;health, social health, spiritual health - determinants of health, indicators of health, concept of disease, natural history of diseases, the disease agents, concept of prevention of diseases. |
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2. Nutrition and health - |
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classification of foods, requirements, diseases induced due to deficiency of proteins, vitamins and minerals - treatment and prevention. |
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3. Demography and ;family planning - |
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Demography cycle, fertility, family planning, contraceptive methods, behavioral methods, hormonal contraceptives, population problem of India. |
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4. First aid - |
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Emergency treatment in shock, snakebite, burns, poisoning, heart disease, fractures and resuscitation methods. Elements of minor surgery and dressings. |
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5. Environment and health- |
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sources of water supply, water pollution, purification of water, health and air, noise, light-solid waste disposal and control-medical entomology, arthropod borns diseases and their control, rodents, animals and diseases. |
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6. Fundamental principles of microbiology- |
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classification of mocrobes, isolation, staining techniques of organisms of transmissions and prevention. |
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7. Communicable diseases- |
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causative agents, mode of transmission and prevention. |
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(a) Respiratory infections - chicken pox, measles, influenza diphtheria, whooping cough and tuberculosis. |
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(b) Intestinal infections : poliomyelitis, Hepatitis, cholera, Typhoid, Food poisoning, Hookworm infections. |
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(c) Arthropod borne infections - Plague, malaria, Filariasis. |
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(d) Surface infections - Rabies, trachoma, Tetanus, Leprosy. |
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(e) Sexually transmitted diseases - Syphilis, Gnorrhoea, AIDS. |
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8. Noncommunicable diseases - |
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Causative agents, prevention care and control: Cancer, Diabetes, Blindness, cardiovascular diseases. |
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9. Epidemiology - |
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Its scope, methods, uses, dynamics of disease transmission. Immunity and immunization: Immunological product and their dose schedule. Principles of disease control and prevention, hospital acquired infection, prevention and control Disinfection, types of disinfection, disinfection procedures, for faces, urine, sputum, room, linen, dead-bodies, instruments. |