Course Duration: 3 Hrs./Week
Scope:
This course is designed to impart a fundamental knowledge on the structure and functions of the human body. It also helps in understanding both homeostasis mechanisms and homeostatic imbalances of various body systems. Since a medicament, which is produced by pharma- cist, is used to correct the deviations in human body, it enhances the understanding of how the drugs act on the various body systems in correcting the disease state of the organs.
Objectives:
Upon completion of the course the student shall be able to:
- Know the formulation aspects of different dosage forms;
- Do different pharmaceutical caluculation involved in formulation;
- Formulate different types of dosage forms; and
- Appreciate the importance of good formulation for effectiveness.