PHARMACOGNOSY

DPP NO. TOPIC NAME

GENERAL INTRODUCTION
History, Definition and Scope of
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Pharmacognosy
Traditional, Alternative Systems of Medicine
DPP – 2
& Classification of Crude Drugs
Scheme for Pharmacogenetic Studies of Crude
DPP – 3
Drug
DPP – 4 Plant Cell, Cell Inclusion and Plant Tissue
Parts of Medicinal Plants, Organized and
DPP – 5
Unorganized Crude Drugs
DPP – 6 Methods of Cultivation and Pest Control
DPP – 7 Plant Growth Hormones
Collection, processing for Quality Assurance,
DPP – 8
Storage and Preservation of Herbal Drugs
DPP – 9 Genetics as Applied to Medicinal Herbs
DPP – 10 Plant Tissue Cultures
DPP – 11 Biogenesis of Phytopharmaceuticals
Phytopharmaceuticals of Commercial
DPP – 12
Significance
Drug Adulteration, Morphological and
DPP – 13
Microscopical Evaluation
DPP – 14 Phytochemical Investigations
DPP – 15 Biological Testing and Quality Control
CARBOHYDRATES AND DERIVED PRODUCTS
Introduction, Classification and Chemical
DPP – 16
Tests of Carbohydrates
 Acacia, Tragacanth, Gum Ghati, Sterculia gum,
DPP – 17 Ispaghula, Guar gum, Agar, Carrageenan,
Sodium alginate, Pectin, Starch, Bael, Inulin
DRUGS CONTAINING GLYCOSIDES
Introduction, Isolation and Classification of
DPP – 18
Glycosides
DPP – 19 Anthraquinone glycosides
DPP – 20 Cardiac glycosides
DPP – 21 Saponin glycosides
Cyanogenetic, Isothiocyanate and Flavanol
DPP – 22
glycosides
Coumarin, Phenol, Aldehyde and Bitter
DPP – 23
glycosides
DPP – 24 Saponin glycosides
DRUGS CONTAINING TANNINS
DPP – 25 Introduction, Classification of Tannins
DPP – 26 Chemical Tests of Tannins
DPP – 27 LIPIDS, FIXED OILS, FATS AND WAXES
DPP – 28 ENZYME AND PROTEIN DRUGS
DPP – 29 DRUGS OF MINERAL ORIGIN
VOLATILE OILS (TERPENOIDS)
Introduction, Isolation, Identification and
DPP – 30
Classification of Volatile Oils
Black pepper, Turpentine oil, Chenopodium
DPP – 31 oil, Eucalyptus oil, Gaultheria oil, Orange
peel, Lemon grass oil,
Citronella oil, Palmarosa oil, Mentha oil,
DPP – 32
Spearmint oil, Sandal wood oil, Fennel
DPP – 33 Coriander, Caraway, Cumin, Ajowan, Dill
DPP – 34 Anise, Star anise, Clove, Cinnamon
DPP – 35 Cardamom, Nutmeg, Garlic, Tulsi, Fever few
Artemisia, Taxus, Coleus, Ambergris, Annatto,
DPP – 36
Saffron
DRUGS CONTAINING ALKALOIDS
Introduction, Isolation, Classification and
DPP – 37
Identification and of Alkaloids
DPP – 38 Pyridine and Piperidine Alkaloids
DPP – 39 Tropane Alkaloids
DPP – 40 Quinoline Alkaloids
DPP – 41 Isoquinoline Alkaloids
DPP – 42 Indole Alkaloids
DPP – 43 Imidazole and Steroidal Alkaloids
DPP – 44 Alkaloidal amine and Glycoalkaloids
Quinazoline, Terpenoidal and Pyrazoline
DPP – 45
alkaloids
DPP – 46 DRUGS CONTAINING RESINS
DPP – 47 HERBAL FORMULATION
DPP – 48 TRADITIONAL HERBAL DRUGS
DPP – 49 MARINE DRUGS
DPP – 50 PLANT BASED INDUSTRIES
 PHARMACOLOGY

DPP NO. TOPIC NAME

1. GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY
DPP – 1 Introduction, Source of Drug & Drug Information,
DPP – 2 Routes of Drug Administration
DPP – 3 Pharmacokinetics (Absorption of Drugs)
Pharmacokinetics
DPP – 4
(Distribution, Plasma Protein Binding of Drugs)
DPP – 5 Pharmacokinetics (Metabolism of drugs)
DPP – 6 Pharmacokinetics (Excretion of drugs)
DPP – 7 Pharmacodynamics (Mechanism of Drug Action)
DPP – 8 Pharmacodynamics (Introduction of Receptor, LGIC)
DPP – 9 Pharmacodynamics (G Protein Couple Receptor)
DPP – 10 Pharmacodynamics (Enzymatic and Nucleus Receptor)
DPP – 11 Aspects of Pharmacotherapy
DPP – 12 DRC and Combined effect of Drugs
DPP – 13 New Drug Development
DPP – 14 Adverse Drug Effects
2. DRUGS ACTING ON AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
DPP – 15 General Considerations
Cholinergic Drugs
DPP – 16 (Synthesis, Storage & Release of Ach, Pharmacological
action of Ach)
Cholinergic Drugs
DPP – 17 (Classification of Cholinergic Drugs, Pharmacological
Action)
DPP –18 Anti-cholinergic Drugs (Parasympatholytic)
DPP – 19 Myasthenia gravis, Glaucoma, Alzheimer
Adrenergic Drugs
DPP – 20 (Synthesis, Storage & Release of Adr, Pharmacological
Action)
 Adrenergic Drugs
DPP – 21 (Classification of Adrenergic Drugs, Pharmacological
Action)
DPP – 22 Anti-adrenergic Drugs (Sympatholytic)
3. AUTACOIDS AND RELATED DRUGS
DPP – 23 Introduction of autacoids and Histamine Pharmacology
DPP – 24 Antihistaminic Drugs
DPP – 25 5-Hydroxytryptamine (Agonist and Antagonist)
DPP – 26 Ergot derivatives and Migraine
DPP – 27 Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and PAF
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) &
DPP – 28
Antipyretic-Analgesics
DPP – 29 Antirheumatoid Drugs
DPP – 30 Antigout Drugs
4. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DRUGS
DPP – 31 Drugs for Cough and Bronchial Asthma

5. HORMONES AND RELATED DRUGS

DPP – 32 Introduction, Classification and Functions of Hormones
DPP – 33 Anterior Pituitary Hormones
DPP – 34 Thyroid Hormones and Thyroid Inhibitors
DPP – 35 Pancreatic Hormones (Insulin, and Glucagon)
DPP – 36 Oral Hypoglycemic Drugs
DPP – 37 Corticosteroids
Androgens and Related Drugs, Drugs for Erectile
DPP – 38
Dysfunction
DPP – 39 Estrogens, Progestins and Contraceptives
DPP – 40 Oxytocin, Drugs Acting on Uterus,
DPP – 41 Drugs Affecting Calcium Balance, Bisphosphonate
6. DRUGS ACTING ON PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
DPP – 42 Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
 (Classification, Non-depolarizing NMJ Blocker)
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
DPP – 43
(Depolarizing NMJ Blocker, Direct and Centrally acting)
DPP – 44 Local Anaesthetics
7. DRUGS ACTING ON CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
DPP – 45 Introduction, Classification of Neurotransmitter
DPP – 46 Ethyl and Methyl Alcohols
DPP – 47 Sedative-Hypnotics
DPP – 48 Antiepileptic Drugs
DPP – 49 Antiparkinsonian Drugs
DPP – 50 Antipsychotic Drugs
DPP – 51 Antidepressant Drugs
DPP – 52 Antimanic and Antianxiety Drugs
DPP – 53 Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists
DPP – 54 CNS Stimulants and Cognition Enhancers
8. CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS
Introduction, Cardiac Electrophysiological
DPP – 55
Considerations
Antihypertensive Drugs
DPP – 56
(Introduction, Classification and ACE Inhibitors)
Antihypertensive Drugs
DPP – 57
(Adrenergic Drugs, Diuretics, CCB)
Antihypertensive Drugs
DPP – 58
(Newer AHTN Drugs)
DPP – 59 Drugs used in Congestive Heart Failure
DPP – 60 Antianginal Drugs
DPP – 61 Anti- ischemic Drugs and Myocardial Infraction
Antiarrhythmic Drugs
DPP – 62
(Introduction, Classification, Class I Drugs)
Antiarrhythmic Drugs
DPP – 63
(Class II & Class III Drugs )
9. DRUGS ACTING ON KIDNEY
DPP – 64 Diuretics
 (Introduction, Classification, Carbonic Anhydrase
Inhibitors)
Diuretics
DPP – 65
(Drug acting on Site 2 & Site 3)
Diuretics
DPP – 66
(Drug acting on Site 4 & Other Drugs)
DPP – 67 Antidiuretics
10. DRUGS AFFECTING BLOOD AND BLOOD FORMATION
DPP – 68 Introduction, Haematinics and Erythropoietin
DPP – 69 Drugs Affecting Coagulation, Bleeding and Thrombosis
DPP – 70 Hypolipidemic Drugs and Plasma Volume Expenders – I
DPP – 71 Hypolipidemic Drugs and Plasma Volume Expenders – II
11. GASTROINTESTINAL DRUGS
DPP – 72 Drugs for Peptic Ulcer
DPP – 73 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
DPP – 74 Emetics, Antiemetic and other GIT Drugs
DPP – 75 Drugs for Constipation and Diarrhoea
12. ANTIMICROBIAL DRUGS
DPP – 76 Classification of AMA
DPP – 77 Toxicity of AMA & Factors affecting AMA
DPP – 78 Sulfonamides, Cotrimoxazole
DPP – 79 Quinolones
Beta-Lactam Antibiotics
DPP – 80
(Classification of, Penicillin)
Beta-Lactam Antibiotics
DPP – 81
(Cephalosporins, Beta lactamase Inhibitors)
Beta-Lactam Antibiotics
DPP – 82
(Carbapenems and Monobactams)
DPP – 83 Aminoglycoside Antibiotics
DPP – 84 Tetracyclines and Chloramphenicol
DPP – 85 Macrolide, Lincosamide, Glycopeptide
DPP – 86 Other Antibacterial Antibiotics, Urinary Antiseptics
DPP – 87 Antitubercular Drugs
DPP – 88 Antileprotic Drugs
Antifungal Drugs
DPP – 89
(Classification, Mode of Action of Polyenes)
DPP – 90 Antifungal Drugs (All remaining Drugs)
DPP – 91 Antiviral Drugs (Non retroviral agents)
DPP – 92 Antiviral Drugs (Retroviral agents)
Antimalarial Drugs
DPP – 93
(Life Cycle, Classification, Chloroquine)
DPP – 94 Antimalarial Drugs (All remaining Drugs)
DPP – 95 Antiamoebic Drugs
DPP – 96 Antiprotozoal Drugs
DPP – 97 Anthelmintic Drugs
DPP – 98 Anticancer Drugs (Introduction and Drug Classification)
DPP – 99 Anticancer Drugs (Alkylating agents and Natural agents)
Anticancer Drugs (Antimetabolites, Hormonal and other
DPP – 100
agents)
13. MISCELLANEOUS DRUGS
DPP – 101 Immunosuppressant and Immunomodulators
DPP – 102 Drugs Acting on Skin and Mucous Membranes
DPP – 103 Antiseptics, Disinfectants and Ectoparasiticides
DPP – 104 Chelating Agents
DPP – 105 Vaccines and Sera
 PHARMACEUTICS

PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY
DPP
TOPIC NAME
NO.
PREFORMULATION
Steps of Product Development, Characteristics of Drug,
DPP – 1
Physical Characteristics - (Bulk Characteristics)
DPP – 2 Solubility Analysis, Stability Analysis

DPP – 3 Chemical Characteristics, Organoleptic Properties

DOSAGE FORM
Introduction, Classification of Dosage Form, Monophasic
DPP – 4
Liquid Dosage Form (Pharmaceutical Solution)

BIPHASIC LIQUID DOSAGE FORM

Introduction, Classification, Special Types, Identification,
DPP – 5
Formulation of Emulsion
Mechanism, Types of Surfactants, Theories of
DPP – 6 Emulsification, Preparation Method, Instability of Emulsion
and Evaluation of Emulsion
Introduction, Advantages, Types, Formulation, Stability of
DPP – 7
Suspension
SEMISOLIDS
Introduction, Route of Drug Penetration, Methods for
DPP – 8 Increasing Penetration, Types of Semisolid Dosage Form,
Ointment
Paste, Cream, Gels, Jellies and Evaluation of Semisolid
DPP – 9
Dosage Form
 SUPPOSITORIES
Introduction, Types of Suppositories, Ideal Suppository
Base, Specification for Suppository bases, Types of
DPP – 10
Suppository Base, Factors affecting Drug Absorption from
Rectal Suppositories
Preparation of Suppositories, Stability Problems in
DPP – 11
Suppositories, Evaluation of Suppositories
TABLETS
DPP – 12 Definition, Types of Tablet and Tablet Formulation
DPP – 13 Manufacturing of Tablet and Evaluation of Tablet
DPP – 14 Tablet Defects
DPP – 15 Tablet Coating and Tablet Coating Defects
CAPSULE
Introduction, Component of HGC, Gelatin Production
DPP – 16
Process, Manufacturing of Empty Gelatin Capsule Shell
Filling Capacity of Gelatin Capsule, Types of Excipients,
DPP – 17 Preparation of filled HGC, Method of Cleaning, Capsule
Filling Machine, Condition for Capsule
Soft Gelatin Capsule (Preparation, Composition,
DPP – 18
Physiochemical properties, Evaluation of Capsule)
MICROENCAPSULATION
Introduction, Coating Material, Purpose of
DPP – 19 Microencapsulation, Release Mechanism, Types of
Microencapsules, Types of Microparticles
Machines for Microencapsulation, Application and
DPP – 20
Evaluation of Microencapsulation
STERILIZATION
Introduction, Disinfectants, Aseptic Techniques,
DPP – 21 Parameters, Mechanism of Action of Sterilization Methods,
Physical Method of Sterilization
 Chemical Method of Sterilization, Sterilization Indicator and
DPP – 22
Limitation of Sterilization Methods
PARENTERAL PRODUCTS
Introduction, Route for Parenteral Preparation,
Classification & Types of Parenteral Preparation,
DPP – 23
Therapeutic agents and Vehicle/Solvents used in Parenteral
Preparation
Additives used in Parenteral Preparation, Packaging
DPP – 24 Materials (Plastic Container, Glass Container and Rubber
Closure) and Evaluation of Parenteral products
OPHTHALMIC PREPARATION
Introduction, Types of Dosage Form, Ophthalmic
DPP – 25 Containers, Formulation of Ophthalmic Products, Additives
used in Ophthalmic Products
AEROSOLS
Introduction, Types of Medicated Aerosol, Aerosol
Components, Nomenclature of Propellants, Calculation of
DPP – 26
the Vapour Pressure of Propellant Mixture, Valve and
Component of Valve
Actuators, Containers, Types of Aerosol System,
DPP – 27 Manufacturing of Aerosol, and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical
Aerosol
CDDS, NDDS
Chemically controlled System, Metrix, Film Coated, Enteric
Coated, Floating, Swellable, Mucoadhesive, Osmotic Tablet
DPP – 28 Liposome, Nanoparticle, Microsphere, Transdermal drug
delivery system, Resealed Erythrocytes, Dendrimers, Zydis
System, Antibody-Targeted System, Iontophoretic System.
PACKAGING OF PHARMACEUTICALS
Introduction, Types of Packaging, Types of Tamper-
Resistant Packaging, Types of Packaging Materials,
DPP – 29
Selection of Packaging Material, Evaluation of packaging
and Evaluation Test of Packaging Material.
 PHYSICAL PHARMACY
STATES OF MATTER
Introduction, Gaseous State, Liquid State, Solid State and
DPP – 1
Change in States of Matter

MICROMERITICS AND POWER RHEOLOGY

Introduction, Particle Size and Particle Size Distribution,
Powder Characteristics, Types of Powder According to
DPP – 2
Particle Size, Particle Size Determination (Methods),
Surface Area and Determination of Surface Area
Derived Properties of Powders (Density, Porosity or Voids,
DPP – 3 Packing Arrangements, Flow Properties), Factors Affecting
Flow Ability
SURFACE AND INTERFACIAL TENSION
Surface and Interfacial Tension, Expression of Surface
Tension, Measurement of S.T. and I.T., HLB System,
DPP – 4
Determination, RHLB, HLB Values of Some Common Surface
Active Agent
Classification of Surfactants, Wetting Agents, Detergency,
Spreading, Adsorption, Adsorption Isotherm, Factors
DPP – 5 Affecting Adsorption, Critical Micelle Concentration
(C.M.C.), Electrical Properties of Interface, Electrical Double
Layer, Nernst Potential, Zeta Potential
RHEOLOGY
Introduction, Flow of Liquids, Newtonian System, Non-
Newtonian System, Thixotropy, Antithixotropy, Thixotropic
DPP – 6
Effect an Various Flow, Rheopexy, Determination of
Rheologic Properties (Viscometer)
 DISPERSION SYSTEM
Introduction, Classification, Colloidal Dispersion, Types
Preparation, Purification and Properties of Colloids,
DPP – 7
Electrical Double Layer, Donnan Membrane Effect,
Interaction and Stability of Colloids

SUSPENSION
Introduction, Advantages, Classification, Ideal Suspension
DPP – 8 Characteristics, Interfacial Properties of Solid, physical
Stability and Settling Behaviour of Suspension
Formulation of Suspension, Wetting of Particles, Structured
Vehicle, Controlled Flocculation, Controlled Flocculation in
DPP – 9
Structured Vehicle, Rheological Consideration and
Evaluation Parameters

EMULSION
Introduction, Advantages, Classification, Identification test,
Theories of Emulsification, Emulsifying Agents, Bancroft’s
DPP – 10
Rule, Preparation of Emulsions, Physical Stability of
Emulsion and Factors Improving Physical Stability

COMPLEXATON
Introduction, Application, Classification, Clathrates, Metal
DPP – 11
Ion Complex and Methods of Analysis

KINETICS AND DRUG STABILITY

Introduction, Rate of Reaction, Molecularity of a Reaction,
DPP – 12 Order of Reaction, Methods of Determining Order of
Reaction, Factors Affecting Rate of Reaction and Catalysis
 BIOPHARMACEUTICS
ABSORPTION OF DRUGS
Gastrointestinal Absorption, Mechanisms of drug
DPP – 1
absorption, Phases and routes of drug transfer
Factors influencing drug absorption and bioavailability,
DPP – 2 Methods for studying drug uptake, Absorption of drugs
from non-per os extravascular routes
DISTRIBUTION OF DRUGS
Steps in drug distribution, Factors affecting distribution of
DPP – 3
drugs, Volume of distribution
PROTEIN BINDING OF DRUGS
Mechanisms of protein-drug binding, Binding of drugs to
blood components, Tissue binding of drugs, Determination
DPP – 4 of protein-drug binding, Factors affecting protein-drug
binding, Significance of protein/tissue binding of drugs,
Kinetics of protein-drug binding
BIOTRANSFORMATION OF DRUGS
Need for drug biotransformation, Drug metabolizing
organs, Drug metabolizing enzymes, Chemical pathways of
drug biotransformation, Phase I reactions, Phase II
DPP – 5 reactions, Methods for the study of drug biotransformation,
Factors affecting biotransformation of drugs, Bioactivation
and tissue toxicity, Biopharmaceutics drug disposition
classification system
EXCRETION OF DRUGS
Renal excretion of drugs, Concept of clearance, Factors
affecting renal excretion or renal clearance, Renal function
DPP – 6
and renal failure, Dose adjustment in renal failure, Dialysis
and hemoperfusion, Non-renal routes of drug excretion
 PHARMACOKINETIC DRUG INTERACTIONS
Factors contributing to drug interactions, Mechanisms of
DPP – 7
drug interactions, Reducing the risk of drug interactions

PHARMACOKINETICS : BASIC CONSIDERATIONS

Plasma drug concentration time profile, Pharmacokinetic
parameters, Pharmacodynamic parameters, Rate constants
DPP – 8
and order of reactions, Pharmacokinetic analysis of
mathematical data, Pharmacokinetic models
COMPARTMENT MODELLING
One-compartment open model, Multicompartment models,
DPP – 9
Two compartment open model
NONLINEAR PHARMACOKINETICS
DPP – 10 Causes of nonlinearity, Michaelis Menten equation
BIOAVAILABILITY AND BIOEQUIVALENCE
Considerations in in vivo bioavailability study design,
Measurement of bioavailability, In vitro drug dissolution
DPP – 11 testing models, Dissolution acceptance criteria, Methods for
dissolution profile comparison, In vitro-in vivo correlation
(IVIVC), Biopharmaceutics classification system and IVIVC
Bioequivalence studies, Types of bioequivalence studies,
Bioequivalence experimental study design, 342
DPP – 12 Bioequivalence study protocol, Statistical interpretation of
bioequivalence data, Methods for enhancement of
bioavailability
APPLICATIONS OF PHARMACOKINETIC PRINCIPLES
Design of dosage regimens, Individualization, Monitoring
DPP – 13
drug therapy
 DISPENSING PHARMACY & HOSPITAL
PHARMACY
PRESCRIPTION
Introduction, Parts of Prescription, Types of Prescription,
Format of Prescription, Sources of Information During
DPP – 1
Dispensing of the Prescription, Latin Terms and
Abbreviation Commonly Used in Prescription Writing
POSOLOGY
Introduction, Dose Calculation (On the Basis of Age, Body
DPP – 2
Weight and Surface Area), Gaubin’s Formula
INCOMPATIBILITIES
Introduction, Types of Incompatibilities (Physical,
DPP – 3
Chemical, Therapeutic Incompatibility)
PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATION
Introduction, Weights and Measures, Conversion Tables,
DPP – 4 Percentage Calculations, Isotonic Solutions, Alcohol
Dilution, Alligation method
Proof Spirit, Volume of Distribution Calculation, Normality,
Molarity, Molality, Calculation Based on Density, Calculation
DPP – 5
Based on Measurement of Temperature, Displacement
Value, Milliequivalents, Calculation of Hydrogen Ion and pH
HOSPITAL PHARMACY
Introduction, Designing of Pharmacy, Layout and structure
of retail Pharmacy, Compounding, Dispensing, Storing,
DPP – 6
Labeling, Pricing, Recording, Counselling. Hospital
Formulary

PHARMACEUTICAL ENGINEERING
FLOW OF FLUIDS
Introduction, Manometers, Reynold’s Number, Bernoulli’s
DPP – 1 Theorem, Flow Rate Measurement of Fluids, Valves, Some
Equations Calculating Loss of Energy and Pumps
 HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
Introduction, Methods of Heat Transfer (Conduction,
DPP – 2 Convection, Radiation), Fourier’s Law, Black Body, Grey
Body and Equipment
EVAPORATION
Introduction, Factors Influencing Evaporation, Evaporators
DPP – 3
and Mathematical Aspect
DISTILLATION
Introduction, Application, Theory (Ideal Solution, Raoult’s
DPP – 4 Law, Dalton’s Law, Volatility), Equipment for Distillation
and Classification of Distillation Methods
DRYING
Introduction, Application, Theory of Drying (Bound Water &
Unbound Water), Mechanism of Drying Process, Selection of
DPP – 5
Drying Equipment, Classification of Drying Equipment and
Some other Dryers
SIZE REDUCTION
Introduction, objective, Mechanism, Factor Affecting Size
Reduction, Laws Governing Size Reduction (Kick’s,
DPP – 6
Rittinger’s and Bond’s Law), Principle of Size Reduction,
Classification of Equipments and Size Separation
EXTRACTION
Introduction, Extraction Process, Factors Influencing
DPP – 7
Extraction and Equipments Used for Extraction
MIXING
Introduction, Objective, Types of Mixture, Liquid-Liquid
DPP – 8 Mixing, Mixing Device, Solid-Solid Mixing, Mixing of
Semisolids, Mixing Equipments
CRYSTALLIZATION
Introduction, Application, Characteristics of Crystals,
DPP – 9 Pharmaceutical Solid Terminology, Theory of
Crystallization, Mier’s Supersaturation Theory, Equipment
Used for Crystallization and Caking of Crystals
 CENTRIFUGATION AND FILTRATION
Introduction, Classification of Centrifuge, Equipments Used
DPP – 10 for Centrifugation, Introduction of Filtration, Mechanisms,
Types, Theories of Filtration, Filter, Filter Media, Filter Aids,
Classification of Filtration Equipment
HUMIDITY
Introduction, Measurement of Humidity (Psychrometric,
Gravimetric and Hygrometer Method), Humidity Charts and
DPP – 11
Utility, Dehumidification, Mechanism of Dehumidification,
Difference Between Humidification and Dehumidification
REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
Introduction of Refrigeration, Refrigerants, Theories of
DPP – 12 Refrigeration, Introduction of Air Conditioning, Equipment
Used for Air Conditioning
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
Classification, Different Types of Cast Iron, Types of Alloys
and Carbon Steel, Types of Stainless Steel, Non-Ferrous
DPP – 13 Metals, Non-Metal Varieties of Glasses, Types of Glass Used
in Pharmaceuticals, Non-Metals (Rubber), Some Varieties of
Rubbers and Plastics

COSMETIC TECHNOLOGY
COSMETIC FOR SKIN
DPP – 1 Powders, Creams and Lotion, Colorants and Perfumes
COSMETICS FOR HAIRS, NAILS, HYGIENE AND BABY
CARE PRODUCTS
Cosmetics for Hairs - Shampoo, Hair Colorants, Hair
DPP – 2
Removers,
DPP – 3 Cosmetics for Nails – Nail Lacquer, Nail Bleaches,
Cosmetics for Hygiene – Tooth Powder, Tooth Paste, Mouth
DPP – 4 Wash, Cosmetics for Baby Care Products, List of Plants with
Cosmetics Application for Hair Cares
 PHARMACEUTICAL JURISPRUDENCE
DPP – 1 History of Drug Legislation in India, Pharmaceutical Ethics
DPP – 2 Pharmacy Act
DPP – 3 Drug and Cosmetic Act and Rule (D and C Act Schedule)
DPP – 4 Drug and Cosmetic Act and Rule (DI and Drug Analyst)
DPP – 5 The Narcotic Drug and Psychotropic Substance Act
Drug and Magic / Remedies Act and Rule
DPP – 6
The Medicinal and Toilet Preparation Act and Rule
DPP – 7 The Drug (Price Control) Order 2013
Patent Act
DPP – 8 Design Act and Rules
Trade Marks Act
Insecticide Act and Rules
DPP – 9 Poisons Act
All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE) Act
Factories Act
DPP – 10
Minimum Wages Act
Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act and Rule
DPP – 11
Organization For Economic Co-Operation And
Development (OECD)
ICH Guidelines
DPP – 12 Pharmacopoeia (I.P, B.P., U.S.P)
World Health Organization (WHO)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
DPP – 13 Central Drug Standard Organization (CDSCO)
Investigational New Drug Application (INDA)
 PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS

DPP NO. TOPIC NAME

TITRATION
Introduction of titration, Method of expressing
DPP – 1 concentration, Primary and Secondary standards, Errors,
Accuracy and Precision, Impurities and Limit test
DPP – 2 Acid-base titration
DPP – 3 Non-aqueous titration
DPP – 4 Oxidation-reduction titration
DPP – 5 Precipitation titration
DPP – 6 Complexometric titration
DPP – 7 Gravimetry

CHROMATOGRAPHY
DPP - 8 Introduction
DPP - 9 Column chromatography
Thin layer chromatography & High performance thin
DPP - 10
layer chromatography
DPP - 11 Paper chromatography
DPP - 12 High performance liquid chromatography
DPP - 13 Gas chromatography
DPP - 14 Ion exchange chromatography
SPECTROSCOPY
DPP - 15 Introduction
DPP - 16 UV Spectroscopy – I
DPP - 17 UV Spectroscopy – II
DPP - 18 UV Spectroscopy – III
DPP - 19 IR Spectroscopy – I
DPP - 20 IR Spectroscopy – II
DPP - 21 IR Spectroscopy – III
DPP - 22 NMR Spectroscopy – I
DPP - 23 NMR Spectroscopy – II
DPP - 24 NMR Spectroscopy – III
DPP - 25 MASS Spectroscopy – I
DPP - 26 MASS Spectroscopy – II
DPP - 27 MASS Spectroscopy – III
DPP – 28 Fluorimetry
DPP – 29 Flame Photometry & Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
DPP – 30 Nephelometry And Turbidimetry
ELECTROANALYTICAL METHOD
DPP – 31 Potentiometry
DPP – 32 Polarography
DPP - 33 Amperometry And Conductometry
 CHEMISTRY

ORGAINIC CHEMISTRY

DPP NO. TOPIC NAME

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY GENERAL PRINCIPLE
DPP – 1 Classification of organic chemistry
DPP – 2 IUPAC nomenclature - I
DPP – 3 IUPAC nomenclature - II
DPP – 4 Bond parameter
DPP – 5 Hybridization
DPP – 6 Hydrogen bonding
REACTION MECHANISM
DPP – 7 Reaction intermediate
DPP – 8 Inductive effect
DPP – 9 Electromeric effect
DPP – 10 Resonance / Mesomeric effect
DPP – 11 Hyperconjugation
DPP – 12 Addition reaction
DPP – 13 Substitution reaction
DPP – 14 Elimination reaction,
DIFFERENT CLASS OF ORGANIC COMPOUND
DPP – 15 Alkane, Alkene, Alkyne
DPP – 16 Alkyl halide, Alcohol
DPP – 17 Carboxylic acid, Ether
DPP – 18 Carbonyl compound
ISOMERISM
DPP – 19 Structural isomer
DPP – 20 Geometrical isomer - I
DPP – 21 Geometrical isomer - II
DPP – 22 Optical isomer - I
DPP – 23 Optical isomer - II
AROMATIC COMPOUND
DPP – 24 Aromaticity
DPP – 25 Aromatic compound Benzene, Phenol, Aniline
DPP – 26 Polyaromatic compound
HETEROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY
DPP – 27 Heterocyclic chemistry Nucleus
DPP – 28 Heterocyclic chemistry Nomenclature
DPP – 29 4, 5 Member heterocyclic compound
DPP – 30 6 Member heterocyclic compound
CARBONYL CHEMISTRY
DPP – 31 Name reaction - I
DPP – 32 Name reaction - II
BRIDGE RING
DPP – 33 Bridge ring
MISCELLANEOUS
DPP – 34 Pericyclic reaction
Protection and Deprotection of Groups, Kinetic
DPP – 35
thermodynamic control

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
DPP – 1 Colligative property
DPP – 2 Solution
DPP – 3 Thermodynamics
DPP – 4 States of matter
DPP – 5 Equilibrium
DPP – 6 Electrochemistry
DPP – 7 Chemical kinetics

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
DPP – 1 Limit test
DPP – 2 Indian pharmacopoeia
DPP – 3 Acid base buffer
 DPP – 4 Gastrointestinal agents
DPP – 5 Radiopharmaceutical
DPP – 6 Dental product
DPP – 7 Antimicrobial
DPP – 8 Electrolyte
DPP – 9 Emetics, Expectorant

MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
INTRODUCTION OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
Concepts of Drug Design, Receptors, Computer-Aided
DPP – 1
Drug Design, Important heterocyclic nucleus
Structure–Activity Relationship and Quantitative
DPP – 2 Structure–Activity Relationship, Combinatorial Chemistry,
Pro-Drugs
DRUGS ACTING ON AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
DPP – 3 Chemistry of Cholinergic Drugs
DPP – 4 Chemistry of Anticholinergic Drugs
DPP – 5 Chemistry of Adrenergic Drugs
DPP – 6 Chemistry of Antiadrenergic Drugs
AUTACOIDS AND RELATED DRUGS
DPP – 7 Histamine and Antihistaminic
Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes (Eicosanoids) and Platelet
DPP – 8 Activating Factor, 5-Hydroxytryptamine, its Antagonists
and Drug Therapy of Migraine
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Antipyretic-
DPP – 9
Analgesics, Antirheumatoid and Antigout Drugs
HORMONES AND RELATED DRUGS
DPP –10 Thyroid Hormones and Thyroid Inhibitors
DPP –11 Insulin, Oral Antidiabetic Drugs and Glucagon
DPP –12 Corticosteroids
Androgens and Related Drugs, Drugs for Erectile
DPP –13
Dysfunction
DPP –14 Estrogens, Progestins and Contraceptives
DRUGS ACTING ON PERIPHERAL (SOMATIC) NERVOUS
SYSTEM
DPP –15 Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
DPP –16 Local Anaesthetics
DRUGS ACTING ON CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
DPP –17 General Anaesthetics
DPP –18 Sedative and hypnotics
DPP –19 Antiepileptic drugs
DPP –20 Antiparkinsonian drugs
DPP –21 Antipsychotics
DPP –22 Antidepressants and antianxiety
DPP –23 Opioid analgesics
DPP –24 CNS stimulants
CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS
DPP –25 Antiarrhythmic Drugs
DPP –26 Antianginal and Other Anti-ischemic Drugs
DPP –27 Antihypertensive Drugs
DIURETICS AND ANTIDIURETICS DRUGS
DPP –28 Diuretics AND Antidiuretics
DRUGS AFFECTING BLOOD AND BLOOD FORMATION
DPP –29 Haematinics and Erythropoietin
DPP –30 Drugs Affecting Coagulation, Bleeding and Thrombosis
GASTROINTESTINAL DRUGS
 Drugs for Peptic Ulcer and Gastroesophageal Reflux
DPP –31
Disease
Antiemetic, Prokinetic and Digestant Drugs, Drugs for
DPP –32
Constipation and Diarrhoea
ANTIMICROBIAL DRUGS
DPP –33 Sulfonamides, Cotrimoxazole and Quinolones
DPP –34 Beta-Lactam Antibiotics
Tetracyclines and Chloramphenicol (Broad-Spectrum
DPP –35
Antibiotics)
Aminoglycoside Antibiotics, Macrolide, Lincosamide,
DPP –36 Glycopeptide and Other Antibacterial Antibiotics, Urinary
Antiseptics
DPP –37 Antitubercular Drugs
DPP –38 Antileprotic Drugs, Antifungal Drugs
DPP –39 Antiviral Drugs
DPP –40 Antimalarial Drugs
Antiamoebic and Other Antiprotozoal Drugs, Anthelmintic
DPP –41
Drugs
CHEMOTHERAPY OF NEOPLASTIC DISEASES
DPP –42 Anticancer Drugs-1
DPP –43 Anticancer Drugs-2
 BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY
DPP NO. TOPIC NAME
CARBOHYDRATES
DPP – 1 Introduction, Classification, Stereoisomer of Carbohydrates
Identification test, Glycosidic linkage, Absorption,
DPP – 2
Metabolism of Carbohydrates
Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, Cori cycle, , Disease associated with
DPP – 3
enzyme metabolism and enzyme deficiency
PROTEIN AND AMINO ACID
DPP – 4 Introduction, Classification of amino acid
DPP – 5 Proteins Structure, Determination of Protein structure
Metabolism of amino acid, Test for Proteins, Error of amino
DPP – 6
acid metabolism
LIPIDS
Introduction, Classification of Lipids, Saturated-Unsaturated
DPP – 7
Fatty Acids
DPP – 8 Lipoproteins, Lipid metabolism, Beta oxidation
Lipid synthesis, Ketone bodies, Cholesterol biosynthesis,
DPP – 9
Abnormality in lipid metabolism
VITAMINS
Introduction, Classification of Vitamins, Coenzyme,
DPP – 10
Chemical, alternative name and active form
Source, Functions, Deficiency disease of vitamins
DPP – 11
Fat soluble vitamin (ADEK) and Water soluble vitamin (B)
ENZYMES
DPP – 12 Introduction, Classification, Mechanism, Theory of Enzyme
 Enzyme kinetics, Enzyme inhibition, Enzyme profile disease,
DPP – 13
Enzyme substrate and Enzyme application
NUCLEIC ACID
Introduction of Nucleic acid, DNA, Types of DNA, RNA, Types
DPP – 14
of RNA, Different between DNA and RNA, Purines

BIOTECHNOLOGY
PLANT AND TISSUE CULTURE
Introduction, Culture media, Types of Plant tissue culture,
DPP – 1
Requirement
Animal cell culture, Protoplast fusion, Transgenic plants
DPP – 2
and animals, Xenotransplantation
FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGY
Introduction, Parts of fermenter, Types of industrial
DPP – 3 fermentation, Fermentation products, Enzymes used in food
and beverage industries
RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY
Introduction, Principle, Source of DNA for cloning, Vector,
DPP – 4
Enzymes used in Recombinant DNA technology
TECHNIQUES IN GENETIC ENGINEERING
Nucleic acid blotting techniques, DNA sequencing, Methods
DPP – 5
of gene transfer and Polymerase chain reaction
Production of Monoclonal antibodies, Construction of gene
DPP – 6
library, Human genome project,
rDNA technology products, Gene therapy vectors, Human
DPP – 7
Gene Therapy Trials, Recombinant Blood Products
PROTEOMICS
DPP – 8 Introduction, Principles, Techniques of Proteomics,
Electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, MALDI
 MICROBIOLOGY
BACTERIA
DPP – 1 Introduction, Structure, Classification of Bacteria
Gram Positive and Gram negative Bacteria, Staining of
DPP – 2
Bacteria
Growth phase, Bacterial reproduction, Disease and
DPP – 3 causative agents, Bacterial disease and it’s test,
Enumeration of microorganism
VIRUS AND FUNGI
Introduction, Characteristic, Structure, Composition,
DPP – 4 Classification, Identification of Virus, Viral reproduction,
viral disease and causative agents, Human tumor virus
Introduction, Characteristic, Classification, Identification of
DPP – 5 Fungi, Difference between Bacteria and Fungi, Fungal
diseases
STERILIZATION
Definition, Methods, Principles, Monitoring of sterilization
DPP – 6
techniques
DISINFECTANT
Introduction, Characteristics, Classification, Evaluation of
DPP – 7
Disinfectants
IMMUNOLOGY
Introduction, Immune system, Classification of
DPP – 8
Lymphocytes, Primary and Secondary response
Structure of Immune system, Maturation of Immune cells,
DPP – 9
Types of Cells, Defense mechanism,
Antigen-Antigen Reaction, Immunoglobulins,
Autoimmunity, Autoimmunity, Hybridoma Technique,
DPP – 10
Hypersensitivity Reaction, Serological tests, Assay of
Antibiotics
VACCINE AND SERA
Introduction, Vaccine composition, Types of vaccine,
DPP – 11 Vaccine and diseases, Vaccine for pregnant women,
Children and Infants, Immunological products
 HAP, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY &
PHARMACEUTICAL MANAGEMENT

HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

DPP NO. TOPIC NAME

SCOPE OF ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
DPP – 1 Scope of Anatomy & Physiology and Cell Physiology
DPP – 2 Cell Cycle & Cell Division and Tissues
THE BLOOD
Blood, Blood Groups, Composition of Blood, Summary of
DPP – 3
Human Blood Corpuscles and Homeostasis
DPP – 4 Blood Clotting and Disorders of Blood
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Introduction, Parts of Digestive System, Salivary Glands,
DPP – 5 Enteric Nerves of GIT and Secretory Function of Cells in
Gastric Glands
Gastrointestinal Hormones, Summary of Digestive
DPP – 6
Enzymes and Disorders of Digestive System
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Introduction, Parts of Respiratory System and Physiology
DPP – 7
of Respiration
Lung Volumes and Capacities, Pulmonary Air Volumes,
DPP – 8 Pulmonary Capacities, Transport of Respiratory Gases
and Respiratory Disorders
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
DPP – 9 Introduction, Brain and Neuron
DPP – 10 Spinal Cord, Neurotransmitters and Reflex Action
PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Introduction, Cranial Nerves, Autonomic Nervous System,
DPP – 11 Action of Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Division of
ANS
 SENSE ORGANS
Eye, Parts of Eye and their Function, Mechanism of
DPP – 12
Vision, Ear, Mechanism of Hearing
Nose, Abnormalities of Olfactory Sensation, Skin, Layers
DPP – 13
of Skin, Taste Buds and Abnormalities of Taste Sensation
MUSCULAR AND SKELETON SYSTEM
Locomotion, Muscular System & Skeletal System
DPP – 14
Introduction and Bones in Human Body
Types of Joints and their Example, Location of Bones and
DPP – 15
Diseases of Bone and Joints
URINARY SYSTEM
Excretion, Parts of Urinary System & their Function and
DPP – 16
Physiology of Urine Formation
Renal Regulation of Acid-Base Balance, Disorders of the
DPP – 17 Excretory system and Test to find Abnormal Constituents
in Urine
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Types of Glands, Classification of Hormones, Types of
DPP – 18 Hormones of Pituitary Gland, their Functions and
Disorders
Types of Hormones of Thyroid Gland, Parathyroid Gland,
DPP – 19 Pancreas, Adrenal Gland, Gonads, Pineal Glands, Thymus
and Local Hormones
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
Male Reproductive System, Accessory Glands and Female
DPP – 20
Reproductive system
Menstrual Cycle, Gametogenesis, Fertilisation, Stages of
DPP – 21 Pregnancy, Development of Embryo, Parturition,
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infertility
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Heart, Various Parts of Heart, Locations and their
DPP – 22
Functions and Blood Vessels
Blood Circulation, Cardiac Cycle, Blood Pressure,
DPP – 23
Electrocardiograph (ECG) and Disorders of Heart
 LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
Introduction, Function of Lymphatic System, Lymph,
DPP – 24
Function of Lymph and Lymph Vessels
DPP – 25 Circulation of Lymph, Lymph Nodes, Spleen, Tonsils

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
CELL INJURY AND CELLULAR ADAPTIVE CHANGES
Cellular Adaptation, Cellular Injury and Lethal Changes,
DPP – 1
Necrosis and Apoptosis
INFLAMMATION AND REPAIR
Inflammatory Response, Vascular Response, Cellular
(WBC) Response, Chemical Mediators of Inflammation,
DPP – 2
Exudates Formation, Types of Inflammation and Healing
Process
ELECTROLYTIC IMBALANCE
Osmosis, Electrolyte Imbalance, Acid-Base Imbalance,
DPP – 3 Respiratory Acidosis, Respiratory Alkalosis, Metabolic
Acidosis, Metabolic Alkalosis
IMMUNOLOGICAL DEFENSE MECHANISM
Introduction, Terms of Immunology, Hypersensitivity
Reactions, Classification of Hypersensitivity Reactions,
DPP – 4
Types of Allergic Reactions & Causative things and
Immunodeficiency Diseases
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Hepatitis, Pneumonia, Typhoid, Urinary Tract Infection
DPP – 5
and Tuberculosis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Leprosy,
DPP – 6
Malaria, Dysentery
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES AND NEOPLASTIC
DISEASES
DPP – 7 HIV-AIDS, Syphilis
DPP – 8 Gonorrhea, Neoplastic Disease and Leukemia
 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF COMMON DISEASES
DPP – 9 Diabetes Mellitus, Peptic Ulcer
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Liver Diseases, Renal Failure and
DPP – 10
Asthma
DISEASES OF NERVOUS SYSTEM
Parkinson’s Disease, Schizophrenia, Depression and
DPP – 11
Mania
DISEASES OF CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
DPP – 12 Hypertension and Angina
Myocardial infraction, Congestive Cardiac Failure and
DPP – 13
Atherosclerosis

PHARMACEUTICAL MANAGEMENT
DPP – 1 Introduction, Planning and Forecasting, Organization,
Research Management
DPP – 2 Inventory Management, Communication, Marketing
Research, Leadership and motivation
Human resource and development (HRD), General
Agreement on Tariff and Trade (GATT), World trade
DPP – 3 organization (WTO), Trade-Related Intellectual Property
Rights (TRIPS), Standard Institutions and Regulatory
Authorities