In this book, subject matter has been reorganised incorporating applicationwise classification (Therapeutic, pharmaceutical etc) rather than the traditional chemical classification. More emphasis has been further laid by explaining the medical and pharmaceutical terms and to what extent it is justifiable to classify a compound under any of the categories. Inevitably, student will find repetition for some compounds which find more than one application.
There are many important official and non-official in organic pharmaceuticals (e.g. , lithium carbonate, cis-platin, water, etc., on whom the latest edition of India Pharmacopoeia does not spell out. However, these have been described in this book to the same extent as others. Contents :
1. Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemistry 2. Errors in Analysis 3. Quality Control in Pharmacy 4. Impurities in Pharmaceutical Substances and their Limit Tests 5. Quantitative Analysis (Volumetric and Gravimetric Analysis) 6. Acids, Bases and Buffers 7. Antioxidants 8. Gastrointestinal Agents 9. Topical Agents 10. Dental Products 11. Inhalants 12. Expectorants, Emetics and Respiratory Stimulants 13. Major Intra and Extracellular Electrolytes 14. Official Compounds of Iron 15. Official Compounds of Iodine 16. Official Compounds of Calcium 17. Radioisotopes in Pharmacy (Radiopharmaceuticals) and Contrast Media 18. Antidotes in Poisoning 19. Miscellaneous Medicinal Agents 20. Pharmaceutical Aids 21. Aurothiomalate 22. Lithium Compounds 23. Essential and Trace Elements 24. Complexing and Chelating Agents used in Therapy 25. Sclerosing Agents 26. Analgesics 27. Vitamins 28. Identification Tests for Ions and Radicals