PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY-IV

Course Description

Pharmaceutical Technology IV course is designed to provide detailed information regarding powders and powdered dosage forms. To begin with, the students will be provided with information regarding characteristics of particles and powders. This material will be followed by dissolution rates and it’s methods to measure as well as details of the methods for packing of powders. Flow of powders and angle of repose, tensile strength and bulk flow are also covered. Characteristics of powder flow, improvement of powder flowability, particle size reduction and reduction methods are discussed. Mixing and blending equipments, powder dosage forms (bulk powders, divided powders, granules, effervescent granules) are covered in addition to capsules and lozenges, tablets, tablet compression and validation of compression.

PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY-IV

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Describe the methods used to determine particle size
2. 02 list the methods used to separate particles
3. 03 explain factors lead to powder segregation
4. 04 argue the importance of powder flowability in solid dosage forms preparation
5. 05 Define granules and granulation methods
6. 06 Compare between different tablet dosage forms
7. 07 Describe tablet compression mechanism
8. 08 apply methods to test tablet quality
9. 09 contrast hard gelatin and soft gelatin capsules manufacturing

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Aulton’s Pharmaceutics The Design and Manufacture o f Medicines. Fourth edition 2013
2. 02 Ansel, Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems, eleventh edition 2018
3. 03 Remington, Essentials for pharmaceutics, 2012

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes

1. P01 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
2. P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
3. P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
4. P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
5. P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
6. P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
7. P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
8. P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
9. P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
10. P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
11. P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
12. P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
13. P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
14. P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.

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