B.Pharmacy Semester 5

Semester 5 – Outline of Subjects and Units

Medicinal Chemistry II

• Antihistaminic Agents
  Classification, SAR, mechanisms, and clinical applications

• Antineoplastic Agents
  Cancer biology basics, alkylating agents, antimetabolites, natural products

• Anti-anginal Agents, Diuretics & Antihypertensives
  Nitrates, β-blockers, calcium channel blockers, thiazides, ACE inhibitors

• Antiarrhythmics, Antihyperlipidemics, Coagulants & Anticoagulants
  Drug classes, mechanisms, and therapeutic uses

• Drugs Acting on Endocrine System
  Steroids, sex hormones, oral contraceptives, corticosteroids, thyroid drugs

• Antidiabetic Agents & Local Anesthetics
  Insulin types, oral hypoglycemics, mechanism of anesthesia

Industrial Pharmacy I

• Preformulation Studies
  Physicochemical properties, BCS classification, stability profiles

• Tablets
  Granulation methods, compression, coating techniques, QC tests

• Capsules & Pellets
  Hard vs. soft gelatin capsules, pelletization techniques

• Parenterals & Ophthalmics
  Aseptic techniques, containers, QA/QC testing

• Cosmetics, Aerosols & Packaging Science
  Formulation principles, packaging materials, evaluation parameters

Pharmacology II

• Drugs on Cardiovascular System
  CHF treatment, antihypertensives, antianginals, antiarrhythmics

• Blood & Renal Pharmacology
  Hematinics, anticoagulants, diuretics, plasma volume expanders

• Autacoids & Related Drugs
  Histamine, serotonin, eicosanoids, NSAIDs, gout, and RA management

• Endocrine Pharmacology
  Hormones: pituitary, thyroid, insulin, corticosteroids

• Sex Hormones & Uterine Drugs
  Estrogens, androgens, contraceptives, oxytocics

• Bioassay Techniques
  Principles & assay methods for insulin, oxytocin, ACTH, etc.

Pharmacognosy II

• Plant Metabolic Pathways & Biogenesis
  Shikimic acid, acetate, amino acid pathways

• Secondary Metabolites
  Chemistry, sources, uses (alkaloids, glycosides, etc.)

• Phytoconstituent Analysis
  Isolation, identification (terpenoids, resins, flavonoids)

• Industrial Applications
  Production & estimation of artemisinin, vincristine, diosgenin

• Basics of Phytochemistry
  Extraction, spectroscopy, chromatography & electrophoresis

Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence

• Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 & Rules 1945
  Schedules, import/manufacture licensing, penalties

• Detailed Study of Drug Schedules
  G, H, M, N, P, T, U, V, X, Y; Part XII B; Schedule F & DMR

• Other Key Legislations
  Pharmacy Act, NDPS Act, Medicinal & Toilet Preparations Act

• Medical Ethics & Advertisement Control
  DMR Act, Cruelty Prevention Act, MTP Act, Code of Ethics

• Committees & Regulatory Frameworks
  Hathi, Mudaliar, Drug Enquiry; IPR; RTI Act

🔖 What You’ll Get in Each Subject Page

• Unit-wise Study Notes – Easy-to-grasp theory with illustrations & drug tables

• Practice MCQs – Strengthen understanding with concept-based questions

• Case Studies & Scenarios – Apply legal, pharmacological & formulation concepts

• Interactive Aids – Diagrams, flowcharts & upcoming short video explainers

💡 Student Tip

Start with Pharmacology II to build a clinical context—this will help you better understand the rationale behind drug formulations covered in Medicinal Chemistry II and Industrial Pharmacy I.

🔔 Stay Tuned

Weekly uploads include MCQs, previous exam insights, animated concept explainers & downloadable summaries!