Textbook of Pharmaceutics-I:

Abstract

Textbook of Pharmaceutics-I is a foundational resource designed in accordance with the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) syllabus for first-semester B. Pharm students. The book introduces the fundamental principles of pharmaceutics, focusing on the science and art of converting active pharmaceutical ingredients into safe, effective, and stable dosage forms for patient use.

The text provides a systematic understanding of basic pharmaceutical concepts, including the history and development of pharmacy, prescription handling, posology, and pharmaceutical calculations. It emphasizes the formulation, preparation, and evaluation of conventional dosage forms such as powders, liquids (monophasic and biphasic systems), emulsions, suspensions, suppositories, and semisolid preparations.

In addition, the book addresses key topics like pharmaceutical incompatibilities, dispensing practices, and the physicochemical properties influencing drug formulation and stability. The content is structured into units to facilitate step-by-step learning, often supported by examples, illustrations, and practice questions to enhance understanding.

Overall, the textbook serves as an essential introductory guide, equipping students with the basic knowledge and skills required for further studies in pharmaceutics, drug formulation, and pharmaceutical technology.