Telangana MHSRB Pharmacist Grade-II Syllabus
SYLLABUS FOR EXAMINATION (DIPLOMA LEVEL)
Unit- I
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Introduction to
Pharmacopoeias with special reference to the IP.
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Packaging of
pharmaceuticals (Containers and Closures) - Glass, Plastics and
Rubber. Introduction to aerosol packaging.
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Unit Operations: Size
reduction, Size separation, Mixing & Homogenization, Evaporation,
Distillation, Drying, Filtration, Extraction and Sterilization.
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Prescription-
Prescriptions, Latin terms and Incompatibilities in prescriptions (Physical,
Chemical and Therapeutic).
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Metrology &
Posology- Calculations of doses on the basis of age, sex, surface
area. Percentage calculations, Proof spirit, Allegation method, Isotonic
solutions and Displacement value.
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Manufacturing and
evaluation various dosage forms: Tablets, Capsules,
Suppositories, Emulsions, Suspensions, Lotions, Ointment, Cream and Pastes.
Parenteral and Ophthalmic products.
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Study of Immunity &
Immunological products like sera, vaccines, toxoids & their
preparations.
Unit- II
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Anatomy and Physiology
of -
Skeletal System, Cardiovascular System, Haemopoietic system, Respiratory
system, Urinary System, Muscular System, Central Nervous System, Automatic
Nervous System, Sensory Organs, Digestive System, Endocrine System and
Reproductive system.
Unit-III
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Concept of health,
Concept of disease, Natural history of diseases, the disease agents and Concept
of prevention of diseases.
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Nutrition and health: Classification
of foods, requirements, diseases induced due to deficiency of proteins,
vitamins and minerals-treatment and prevention.
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Demography and family
planning: Demography cycle, fertility, family planning methods.
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First aid: Emergency
treatment in shock, snake-bite, burns, heart disease, fractures and
resuscitation methods, Elements of minor surgery and dressings.
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Fundamental principles
of microbiology: Microbes, isolation & staining techniques.
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Communicable diseases: Causative
agents, mode of transmission and prevention of chicken pox, measles, influenza,
diphtheria, whooping cough, tuberculosis, poliomyelitis, Hepatitis, cholera,
Typhoid, food poisoning, Hookworm infection, plague, Malaria, filariases,
Rabies, Trachoma, Tetanus, Leprosy, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, AIDS.
Unit- IV
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Medicinal and
Pharmaceutical uses of following class of Inorganic Compounds:
Acidifying agents, Antacids, Protective and Adsorbents,
Antimicrobials, Astringents, Dental Products, Respiratory stimulants,
Expectorants & Emetics, Antidotes, Electrolytes
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Inorganic official
compounds of Iron, Iodine, Calcium, Ferrous Sulphate and Calcium
Gluconate.
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Radio pharmaceuticals
and contrast media- Radio activity, Radio isotopes and Radio
opaque contrast media (Barium sulfate).
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Limit tests for Arsenic,
Chloride, Sulfate, Iron and Heavy metals.
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The chemistry of
following class of Pharmaceutical Organic Compounds- Antiseptics
and Disinfectants, Sulphonamides, Antileprotic Drugs, Anti-tubercular Drugs,
Anti-amoebic & Anthelmintic Drugs, Antibiotics, Antifungal agents,
Antimalarials, Tranquilizers, Hypnotics & sedatives, General Anaesthetics,
Antidepressants, Analeptics, Adrenergics, Adrenergic antagonist, Cholinergics,
Cholinergic Antagonists, Diuretics, Cardiovascular Drugs, Hypoglycemic Agents,
Coagulants and Anti coagulants, Local Anaesthetics, Histamine and
anti-Histaminic Agents, Analgesics and Anti-pyretics, NSAIDS, Thyroxine and
Anti-thyroids, Anticonvulsants, Cardiac glycosides, Antiarrhythmic,
Antihypertensives, Vitamins, Steroids, & Anti-Neoplastic Drugs.
Unit- V
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Sources of drugs,
Routes of administration of drugs, Various processes of absorption, metabolism,
distribution and excretion of drugs. General mechanism of drug action and drug
interactions.
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Pharmacology of
following class of drugs: General anaesthetics, Analgesics,
antipyretics and NSAIDS, Narcotic analgesics, Antirheumatic, Sedatives &
Hypnotics, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, analeptics, Muscle relaxants,
anti-parkinsonism agents, Local anesthetics, Cholinergic drugs, Anticholinergic
drugs, Adrenergic drugs and Adrenergic antagonists, Mydriatics, Respiratory
stimulants, Bronchodilators, Nasal decongestants, Expectorants and Antitussive
agents, Autocoids, Cardiotonics, Antiarrhythmic agents, Anti-anginal agents,
Antihypertensive agents, peripheral Vasodilators.
Unit- VI
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Pharmacology of
following class of drugs:
Haematinics, coagulants and anticoagulants, Haemostatics,
Blood substitutes and plasma expanders, Diuretics and anti-diuretics,
Hypoglycemic agents, Antithyroid drugs, sex hormones and oral contraceptives,
corticosteroids, Anti-ulcer agents, Anti-diarrohoeals, Emetics, Anti-emetics,
Antispasmodics. Urinary antiseptics, sulphonamides, penicillin, streptomycin,
Tetracyclines and other antibiotics. Antitubercular agents, Antifungal agents,
antiviral drugs, anti-leprotic drugs, Anthelmintic
drugs, Chemotherapy of cancer.
Unit- VII
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Organization,
Management and Functions of Hospital, Hospital Pharmacy Location, Layout, Flow
chart of materials and men. Drug Distribution system in Hospitals for
out-patients and inpatients. P.T.C. (Pharmacy Therapeutic Committee), Hospital
Formulary system and their organization, functioning, composition. Drug
Information service and Drug Information Bulletin. Surgical dressing like
cotton, gauze, bandages and adhesive tapes including their pharmacopoeial
tests.
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Disease, manifestation
and patho-physiology of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, Rheumatoid
Arthritis, Cardio-vascular diseases, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Peptic Ulcer,
Hypertension.
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Adverse Drug Reactions.
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Introduction, general
treatment of poisoning, systemic antidotes.
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Symptoms and treatment
of- Organophosphorous,
heavy metal, Opoid, Barbiturate, atropine and paracetamol poisoning.
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Drug dependences, drug
abuse, addictive drugs and their treatment, complications.
Unit- VIII
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Adulteration and drug
evaluation, significance of pharmacopoeial standards.
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Identification tests,
therapeutic effects and pharmaceutical application of alkaloids, terpenoids,
glycosides, volatile oils, tannins and resins.
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Occurrence,
distribution, organoleptic evaluation, chemical constituents including tests of
following categories of drugs- Laxatives, Cardiotonics,
Carminatives & G.I. regulators, Astringents, Drugs acting on nervous
system, Antihypertensive, Antitussives, Antitumor, Antileprotics,
Antidiabetics, Diuretics, Antidysenterics, Antiseptics and disinfectants,
Antimalarials, Oxytocics, Vitamins, Enzymes, Perfumes and flavoring agents. Pharmaceutical
aids-Honey, Arachis oil, Starch, Kaolin, Pectin, Olive oil. Lanolin,
Beeswax, Acacia, Tragacanth, Sodium Alginate, Agar, Guar gum, Gelatin.
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Miscellaneous-
Liquorice, Garlic, picrorhiza, Dirscorea, Linseed, shatavari, shankhpushpi,
pyrethrum, Tobacco.
Study of source, preparation and identification of fibers
used in sutures and surgical dressings-cotton, silk, wool and
regenerated fibers. Classification, Qualitative tests, Biological value,
Deficiency and diseases related to metabolism of Carbohydrates, Proteins and
Lipids
Vitamins: Brief chemistry and role of
vitamins, enzymes, coenzymes and minerals.
Therapeutics: Introduction to pathology of
blood and urine. Lymphocytes and
Unit- IX
-Abnormal
cells and their significance. Abnormal constituents of urine and their
significance in diseases.
Unit- X
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Pharmacy Act 1948-
Registration procedures under the Act.
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The Drugs and Cosmetics
Act 1940- Drugs and cosmetics Act and the Rules, Composition and
functions of statutory bodies. Facilities to be provided for running a pharmacy
effectively and General Study of Schedules.
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Narcotic Drugs and psychotropic
substances Act, 1985-A brief study of the act with special
reference to its objectives, procurement and utilization of dosage forms,
offences and punishment.
Brief introduction to the study of the following acts: Poisons
Act 1919(as amended to date)
Medicinal
and Toilet preparations (excise Duties) Act, 1955 (as amended to date).
o Latest Drugs (price control) order in force.
o Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971(as amended to date).