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D Pharma 1st Year Syllabus pdf 2022-2023

D Pharma 1st Year Syllabus pdf 2022-2023

D Pharma [ Diploma in Pharmacy ] is a two year pharmacy course. D Pharma 1st Year Syllabus covers the concepts of various important subjects such as :-
  1. Pharmaceutics
  2. Pharmaceutical chemistry
  3. Pharmacognosy
  4. Human Anatomy and Physiology
  5. Social Pharmacy

The D Pharma 1st Year Syllabus enables the students to learn about the various chemical compounds, application and their medicinal uses.
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The Syllabus is provided according to the subject wise. By using the ðŸ’¡ Table of Content, you can directly redirect to your required subject. 
The syllabus is further divided into THEORY and PRACTICAL part. So check the syllabus very carefully.

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1. Pharmaceutics

Pharmaceutics is a subject of D Pharmacy 1st Year. Its syllabus is divided in THEORY and PRACTICAL part. Let check out the syllabus.

#THEORY PART :-

 Chapter  Topics
  1.  History of Pharmacy
  2.  Packaging Materials
  3.
  • Pharmaceuticals Aids
  • Preservatives
  4.
  • Unit Operations
  • Size reduction
  • Size Separation
  • Mixing 
  • Filtration
  • Drying 
  • Extraction
  5.
  • Tablets
  • Capsules
  • Liquid Oral Preparation
  • Topical Preparation
  • Powder and granules
  • Sterile Formulation
  • Immunological Products
  6.  Quality Control and Quality Assurance
  7.  Novel Drug Delivery System


#PRACTICAL PART :-
  1. Handling and referring the official references : Pharmacopoeias, Formularies, etc. for retrieving formulas, procedures, etc.
  2. Formulation of the following dosage forms as per monograph standards and dispensing with appropriate packaging and labelling.
    1. Liquid Oral : Simple syrup, Piperazine citrate elixir, Aqueous Iodine solution
    2. Emulsion : Castor oil emulsion, Cod liver oil emulsion
    3. Suspension : Calamine lotion, Magnesium hydroxide mixture
    4. Ointment : Simple ointment base, Sulphur ointment
    5. Cream : Cetrimide cream
    6. Gel : Sodium alginate gel
    7. Liniment : Turpentine liniment, White liniment BPC
    8. Dry powder : Effervescent powder granules, Dusting powder
    9. Sterile Injection : Normal Saline, Calcium gluconate Injection
    10. Hard Gelatine Capsule : Tetracycline capsules
    11. Tablet : Paracetamol tablets
  3. Formulation of at least five commonly used cosmetic preparations - e.g. cold cream, shampoo, lotion, toothpaste etc.
  4. Demonstration on various stages of tablet manufacturing processes.
  5. Appropriate methods of usage and storage of all dosage forms including special dosage such as different types of inhalers, spacers, insulin pens.
  6. Demonstration of quality control tests and evaluation of common dosage forms viz. tablets, capsules, emulsion, sterile injections as per the monographs.


2. PH Chemistry

PH Chemistry is a Subject of D Pharma 1st Year. Its Syllabus is divided in THEORY and PRACTICAL part. Let Check out the Syllabus.

#THEORY PART

Chapter Topics
  1.
  • Introduction to Pharmaceutical chemistry
  • Sources and Types of Errors
  • Impurities in Pharmaceuticals
  2.
  • Volumetric Analysis
  • Gravimetric Analysis
  3.
  • Haematinics
  • Gastro-intestinal Agents
  • Topical Agents
  • Dental Products
  • Medicinal Gases
  4.  Nomenclature of organic chemical systems
  5.
  • Anaesthetics
  • Sedatives and Hypnotics
  • Antipsychotics
  • Anticonvulsant
  • Anti-Depressant
  6.
  • Sympathomimetic Agents
  • Adrenergic Antagonists
  • Cholinergic Drugs and Related Agents
  • Cholinergic Blocking Agents
  7.
  • Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs
  • Anti-Hypertensive Agents
  • Antianginal Agents 
  8.  Diuretics
  9.  Hypoglycemic Agents
  10.
  • Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • NSAIDs 
  11.
  • Antifungal Agents
  • Urinary Tract Anti-Infective Agents
  • Anti-Tubercular Agents
  • Antiviral Agents
  • Antimalarial
  • Sulfonamides
  12.
  • Antibiotics
  • Macrolides
  13.  Anti-Neoplastic Agents


#PRACTICAL PART :- 
  1. Limit test for :-
    1. Chlorides
    2. Sulphate
    3. Iron
    4. Heavy metals
  2. Identification tests for Anions and Cations as per Indian Pharmacopoeia
  3. Fundamentals of Volumetric analysis :-
    1. Preparation of standard solution and standardization of Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Permanganate
  4. Assay of the following compounds :-
    1. Ferrous sulphate- by redox titration
    2. Calcium gluconate-by complex metric
    3. Sodium chloride-by Modified Volhard's method
    4. Ascorbic acid by Iodometry
    5. Ibuprofen by alkalimetry
  5. Fundamentals of preparative organic chemistry :-
    1. Determination of Melting point and boiling point of organic compounds
  6. Preparation of organic compounds :-
    1. Benzoic acid from Benzamides
    2. Picric acid from Phenol
  7. Identification and test for purity of pharmaceuticals :-
    1. Aspirin
    2. Caffeine
    3. Paracetamol
    4. Sulfanilamide
  8. Systematic Qualitative analysis experiments (4 substances)


3. Pharmacognosy

Pharmacognosy is a Subject of D Pharma 1st Year. Its Syllabus is divided in THEORY and PRACTICAL part. Let Check out the Syllabus.

#THEORY PART

Chapter Header
  1.  History of Pharmacognosy
  2.
  • Classification of Drugs
    • Alphabetical
    • Taxonomical
    • Morphological
    • Pharmacological
    • Chemical
    • Chemo-Taxonomical
  3.  Quality Control of Crude Drugs
  4.
  • Alkaloids
  • Terpenoids
  • Glycosides
  • Volatile oils
  • Tannins and 
  • Resins
  5.  Biological source, chemical constituents and therapeutic efficacy of Crude Drugs
  6.  Plant Fibres used as a Surgical Dressings
  7.
  • Basic principles involved in the traditional systems of medicine like : 
    • Ayurveda
    • Siddha
    • Unani and 
    • Homeopathy
  • Method of preparation of Ayurvedic formulations like : 
    • Arista
    • Asava
    • Gutika
    • Taila
    • Churna
    • Lehya and
    • Bhasma
  8.  Role of medicinal and aromatic plants
  9.  Herbs as health food
  10.  Introduction to herbal formulations
  11.  Herbal cosmetics
  12.  Phytochemical investigation of drugs


#PRACTICAL PART
  1. Morphological Identification of the following drugs :
    1. Ispaghula
    2. Senna
    3. Coriander
    4. Fennel
    5. Cardamom
    6. Ginger
    7. Nutmeg
    8. Black Pepper
    9. Cinnamon
    10. Clove
    11. Ephedra
    12. Rauwolfia
    13. Gokhru
    14. Punarnava
    15. Cinchona
    16. Agar.
  2. Gross anatomical studies (Transverse Section) of the following drugs :
    1. Ajwain
    2. Datura
    3. Cinnamon
    4. Cinchona
    5. Coriander
    6. Ashwagandha
    7. Liquorice
    8. Clove
    9. Curcuma
    10. Nux vomica
    11. Vasaka
  3. Physical and chemical tests for evaluation of any FIVE of the following :-
    1. Asofoetida
    2. Benzoin
    3. Pale catechu
    4. Black catechu
    5. Castor oil
    6. Acacia
    7. Tragacanth,
    8. Agar
    9. Guar gum
    10. Gelatine.


4. HAP

Human Anatomy and Physiology is a Subject of D Pharma 1st Year. Its Syllabus is divided in THEORY and PRACTICAL part. Let Check out the Syllabus.

#THEORY PART

Chapter Topic
  1.  Scope of Anatomy and Physiology
  2.  Structure of Cells
  3.  Tissues of the human body
  4.  Osseous system:
  5.  Haemopoietic system
  6.  Lymphatic system
  7.  Cardiovascular system
  8.  Respiratory system
  9.  Digestive system
  10.  Skeletal muscles
  11.  Nervous system
  12.  Sense organs
  13.  Urinary system
  14.  Endocrine system
  15.  Reproductive system


#PRACTICAL PART
  1. Study of compound microscope
  2. General techniques for the collection of blood
  3. Microscopic examination of Epithelial tissue, Cardiac muscle, Smooth muscle, Skeletal muscle, Connective tissue, and Nervous tissue of ready / pre-prepared slides.
  4. Study of Human Skeleton-Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton
  5. Determination of :-
    1. Blood group
    2. ESR
    3. Hemoglobin content of blood
    4. Bleeding time and Clotting time
  6. Determination of WBC count of blood
  7. Determination of RBC count of blood
  8. Determination of Differential count of blood
  9. Recording of Blood Pressure in various postures, different arms, before and after exertion and interpreting the results
  10. Recording of Body temperature (using mercury, digital and IR thermometers at various locations), Pulse rate/ Heart rate (at various locations in the body, before and after exertion), Respiratory Rate
  11. Recording Pulse Oxygen (before and after exertion)
  12. Recording force of air expelled using Peak Flow Meter
  13. Measurement of height, weight, and BMI
  14. Study of various systems and organs with the help of chart, models, and specimens
    1. Cardiovascular system
    2. Respiratory system
    3. Digestive system
    4. Urinary system
    5. Endocrine system
    6. Reproductive system
    7. Nervous system
    8. Eye
    9. Ear
    10. Skin


5. Social Pharmacy

Social Pharmacy is a Subject of D Pharma 1st Year. Its Syllabus is divided in THEORY and PRACTICAL part. Let Check out the Syllabus.

#THEORY PART

Chapter Topics
  1.  Introduction to Social Pharmacy
  2.  Preventive healthcare – Role of Pharmacists
  3.  Nutrition and Health
  4.  Introduction to Microbiology and common microorganisms
  5.  Introduction to health systems and all ongoing National Health programs in India
  6.  Pharmacoeconomics


#PRACTICAL PART
  1. National immunization schedule for children, adult vaccine schedule, Vaccines which are not included in the National Immunization Program.
  2. RCH - reproductive and child health - nutritional aspects, relevant national health programmes.
  3. Family planning devices.
  4. Microscopical observation of different microbes (readymade slides)
  5. Oral Health and Hygiene
  6. Personal hygiene and etiquettes – hand washing techniques, Cough and sneeze etiquettes.
  7. Various types of masks, PPE gear, wearing/using them, and disposal.
  8. Menstrual hygiene, products used
  9. First Aid - Theory, basics, demonstration, hands on training, audio-visuals, and practice, BSL (Basic Life Support) Systems [SCA - Sudden Cardiac Arrest, FBAO - Foreign Body Airway Obstruction, CPR, Defibrillation (using AED) (Includes CPR techniques, First Responder).
  10. Emergency treatment for all medical emergency cases viz. snake bite, dog bite, insecticide poisoning, fractures, burns, epilepsy etc.
  11. Role of Pharmacist in Disaster Management.
  12. Marketed preparations of disinfectants, antiseptics, fumigating agents, antilarval agents, mosquito repellents, etc.
  13. Health Communication: Audio / Video podcasts, Images, Power Point Slides, Short Films, etc. in regional language(s) for mass communication / education / Awareness on 5 different communicable diseases, their signs and symptoms, and prevention.
  14. Water purification techniques, use of water testing kit, calculation of Content/percentage of KMnO4, bleaching powder to be used for wells/tanks
  15. Counselling children on junk foods, balanced diets – using Information, Education and Communication (IEC), counselling, etc. (Simulation Experiments).
  16. Preparation of various charts on nutrition, sources of various nutrients from Locally available foods, calculation of caloric needs of different groups (e.g. child, mother, sedentary lifestyle, etc.). Chart of glycemic index of foods.
  17. Tobacco cessation, counselling, identifying various tobacco containing products through charts/pictures.


D Pharma 1st Year Subjects 2022-2023

D Pharma [ Diploma in Pharmacy ] is a two year Pharmacy course. 
D Pharma include 5 subjects in its D Pharma 1st Year. The subjects are mention below :-

S.No  Subjects
  1.  Pharmaceutics
  2.  PH Chemistry
  3.  Pharmacognosy
  4.  HAP
  5.  Social Pharmacy


FAQs of D Pharma 1st Year Syllabus

Ques.1 How many subjects are there in the D Pharmacy 1st Year course?
Ans.1 D Pharmacy 1st year Syllabus includes a total of five subjects. These are :- 
  1. Pharmaceutics
  2. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  3. Pharmacognosy
  4. Human Anatomy and Physiology and 
  5. Social Pharmacy.

Ques.2 What is passing marks in D Pharmacy ?
Ans.2 Minimum passing marks of the D Pharmacy course is 40%. If a student is unable to score the 40% marks then she/he is declared as failed in the result.


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