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Pharmaceutical Chemistry
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01Unit 1
Chapter 1

Introduction to Pharmaceutical chemistry: Scope and objectives Sources and types of errors: Accuracy, precision, significant figures Impurities in Pharmaceuticals: Source and effect of impurities in Pharmacopoeial substances, importance of limit test, Principle and procedures of Limit tests for chlorides, sulphates, iron, heavy metals and arsenic.

02Unit 2
Chapter 2

Volumetric analysis: Fundamentals of volumetric analysis, Acid-base titration, non-aqueous titration, precipitation titration, complex metric titration, redox titration
Gravimetric analysis: Principle and method

03Unit 3
Chapter 3

Inorganic Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceutical 7 formulations, market preparations, storage conditions and uses of

Haematinics: Ferrous sulphate, Ferrous fumarate, Ferric ammonium citrate, Ferrous ascorbate, Carbonyl iron
Antacids: Aluminium hydroxide gel, Magnesium hydroxide, Magaldrate, Sodium bicarbonate, Calcium Carbonate
Anti-microbial agents: Silver Nitrate, Ionic Silver, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Hydrogen peroxide, Boric acid, Bleaching powder, Potassium permanganate
Dental products: Calcium carbonate, Sodium fluoride, Denture cleaners, Denture adhesives, Mouth washes
Medicinal gases: Carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, oxygen

04Unit 4
Chapter 4

Introduction to nomenclature of organic chemical systems with particular reference to heterocyclic compounds containing up to Three rings

05Unit 5
Chapter 5

Study of the following category of medicinal compounds with respect to classification, chemical name, chemical structure (compounds marked with*) uses, stability and storage conditions, different types of formulations and their popular brand names

Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System

Anaesthetics: Thiopental Sodium*, Ketamine Hydrochloride*, Propofol
Sedatives and Hypnotics: Diazepam*, Alprazolam*, Nitrazepam, Phenobarbital*
Antipsychotics: Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride*, Haloperidol*, Risperidone*, Sulpiride*, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Lurasidone
Anticonvulsants: Phenytoin*, Carbamazepine*, Clonazepam, Valproic Acid*, Gabapentin*, Topiramate, Vigabatrin, Lamotrigine
Anti-Depressants: Amitriptyline Hydrochloride*, Imipramine Hydrochloride*, Fluoxetine*, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine

06Unit 6
Chapter 6

Study of the following category of medicinal compounds with respect to classification, chemical name, chemical structure (compounds marked with*) uses, stability and storage conditions, different types of formulations and their popular brand names

Drugs Acting on Autonomic Nervous System

Sympathomimetic Agents (Adrenergic Agonists)

Direct Acting Agents :

Nor-epinephrine, *
Phenylephrine,
Terbutaline,
Naphazoline, *
Epinephrine,
Dopamine, *
Salbutamol,
Tetrahydrozoline

Indirect Acting Agents :

Hydroxyamphetamine,
Pseudoephedrine

Sympathomimetic Agents (Adrenergic Agonists)

Mixed Acting Agents :

Ephedrine,
Metaraminol

Adrenergic Antagonists (Sympatholytic Agents)

Alpha Adrenergic Blockers :

Tolazoline,
Phentolamine,
Phenoxybenzamine,

Adrenergic Antagonists (Sympatholytic Agents)

Beta Adrenergic Blockers :

Propranolol, *
Ateolol, *
Carvedilol

Cholinergic Drugs And Related Agents (PARASYMPATHOMIMETRIC )

Direct Acting Agents

Acetylcholine, *
Carbachol,

Cholinesterase Inhibitors (Indirect Acting Agents)

Neostigmine, *
Edrophonium chloride,
Tacrine hydrochloride,
Echothiophate iodide.

Cholinergic Blocking Agents (Cholinergic Antagonists)

Atropine sulphate, *
Ipratropium bromide.

Synthetic Cholinergic Blocking Agents

Tropicamide,
Cyclopentolate hydrochloride,
Clidinium bromide, and
Dicyclomine hydrochloride. *

07Unit 7
Chapter 7

Study of the following category of medicinal compounds with respect to classification, chemical name, chemical structure (compounds marked with*) uses, stability and storage conditions, different types of formulations and their popular brand names

Drugs Acting on Cardiovascular System

Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs: Quinidine Sulphate, Procainamide Hydrochloride, Verapamil, Phenytoin Sodium*, Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Lorcainide Hydrochloride, Amiodarone and Sotalol
Anti-Hypertensive Agents: Propranolol*, Captopril*, Ramipril, Methyldopate Hydrochloride, Clonidine Hydrochloride, Hydralazine Hydrochloride, Nifedipine,
Antianginal Agents: Isosorbide Dinitrate

08Unit 8
Chapter 8

Study of the following category of medicinal compounds with respect to classification, chemical name, chemical structure (compounds marked with*) uses, stability and storage conditions, different types of formulations and their popular brand names

Diuretics

Acetazolamide, Frusemide*, Bumetanide, Chlorthalidone, Benzthiazide, Metolazone, Xipamide, Spironolactone

09Unit 9
Chapter 9

Study of the following category of medicinal compounds with respect to classification, chemical name, chemical structure (compounds marked with*) uses, stability and storage conditions, different types of formulations and their popular brand names

Hypoglycemic Agents:

Insulin and Its Preparations, Metformin*, Glibenclamide*, Glimepiride, Pioglitazone, Repaglinide, Gliflozins, Gliptins

10Unit 10
Chapter 10

Study of the following category of medicinal compounds with respect to classification, chemical name, chemical structure (compounds marked with*) uses, stability and storage conditions, different types of formulations and their popular brand names

Analgesic And Anti-Inflammatory Agents

Analgesic And Anti-Inflammatory Agents: Morphine Analogues, Narcotic Antagonists; Nonsteroidal AntiInflammatory Agents (NSAIDs) – Aspirin*, Diclofenac, Ibuprofen*, Piroxicam, Celecoxib, Mefenamic Acid, Paracetamol*, Aceclofenac

11Unit 11
Chapter 11

Study of the following category of medicinal compounds with respect to classification, chemical name, chemical structure (compounds marked with*) uses, stability and storage conditions, different types of formulations and their popular brand names

Anti-Infective Agents

Antifungal Agents: Amphotericin-B, Griseofulvin, Miconazole, Ketoconazole*, Itraconazole, Fluconazole*, Naftifine Hydrochloride
Urinary Tract Anti-Infective Agents: Norfloxacin, Ciprofloxacin, Ofloxacin*, Moxifloxacin,
Anti-Tubercular Agents: INH*, Ethambutol, Para Amino Salicylic Acid, Pyrazinamide, Rifampicin, Bedaquiline, Delamanid, Pretomanid*
Antiviral Agents: Amantadine Hydrochloride, Idoxuridine, Acyclovir*, Foscarnet, Zidovudine, Ribavirin, Remdesivir, Favipiravir
Antimalarials: Quinine Sulphate, Chloroquine Phosphate*, Primaquine Phosphate, Mefloquine*, Cycloguanil, Pyrimethamine, Artemisinin
Sulfonamides: Sulfanilamide, Sulfadiazine, Sulfamethoxazole, Sulfacetamide*, Mafenide Acetate,Cotrimoxazole, Dapsone*

12Unit 12
Chapter 12

Study of the following category of medicinal compounds with respect to classification, chemical name, chemical structure (compounds marked with*) uses, stability and storage conditions, different types of formulations and their popular brand names

Antibiotics

Antibiotics: Penicillin G, Amoxicillin*, Cloxacillin, Streptomycin, Tetracyclines: Doxycycline, Minocycline, Macrolides: Erythromycin, Azithromycin, Miscellaneous: Chloramphenicol* Clindamycin

13Unit 13
Chapter 13

Study of the following category of medicinal compounds with respect to classification, chemical name, chemical structure (compounds marked with*) uses, stability and storage conditions, different types of formulations and their popular brand names

Anti-Neoplastic Agents

Anti-Neoplastic Agents: Cyclophosphamide*, Busulfan, Mercaptopurine, Fluorouracil*, Methotrexate, Dactinomycin, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Vinblastine Sulphate, Cisplatin*, Dromostanolone Propionate

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many chapters are there in D.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry (ER-2020)?

The ER20-12T Pharmaceutical Chemistry syllabus is covered here in 13 chapters, from volumetric analysis and inorganic pharmaceuticals to organic drug classes.

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Yes. The notes are prepared for D.Pharm 1st Year Pharmaceutical Chemistry as per the PCI ER-2020 syllabus followed by boards such as BTEUP.

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Chapter-wise Notes & Videos

Study of the following category of medicinal compounds with respect to classification, chemical name, chemical structure (compounds marked with*) uses, stability and storage conditions, different types of formulations and their popular brand names

Study of the following category of medicinal compounds with respect to classification, chemical name, chemical structure (compounds marked with*) uses, stability and storage conditions, different types of formulations and their popular brand names

Study of the following category of medicinal compounds with respect to classification, chemical name, chemical structure (compounds marked with*) uses, stability and storage conditions, different types of formulations and their popular brand names

Study of the following category of medicinal compounds with respect to classification, chemical name, chemical structure (compounds marked with*) uses, stability and storage conditions, different types of formulations and their popular brand names

Study of the following category of medicinal compounds with respect to classification, chemical name, chemical structure (compounds marked with*) uses, stability and storage conditions, different types of formulations and their popular brand names

Study of the following category of medicinal compounds with respect to classification, chemical name, chemical structure (compounds marked with*) uses, stability and storage conditions, different types of formulations and their popular brand names

Study of the following category of medicinal compounds with respect to classification, chemical name, chemical structure (compounds marked with*) uses, stability and storage conditions, different types of formulations and their popular brand names

Study of the following category of medicinal compounds with respect to classification, chemical name, chemical structure (compounds marked with*) uses, stability and storage conditions, different types of formulations and their popular brand names

Study of the following category of medicinal compounds with respect to classification, chemical name, chemical structure (compounds marked with*) uses, stability and storage conditions, different types of formulations and their popular brand names

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Pharmaceutical Chemistry
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