Gujarat Technological University

M. Pharm. Semester – II
Structure for Second Semester of Master of Pharmacy Course

Teaching Scheme Marking Scheme

Sr. Credits Theory Practical
Subject
No.
Theory Practical Ext Intl Ext Intl

1. Research Methodology 07 - 80 20 -- --

2. Subject Specialization of Paper – III 07 08 80 20 80 20

3. Subject Specialization of Paper – IV 08 -- 80 20 -- --

Total 22 08
 Gujarat Technological University
Master of Pharmacy
Semester – II
Research Methodology
(Common to all discipline)

Theory
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)
1 Research-Meaning, purpose, Types, (Educational, Clinical, Experimental,
historical descriptive, Basic applied and Patent oriented Research) objective of
research

2 Literature survey-Use of Library, books and journals-Medlines-Internet, Patent

Search, and reprints of articles as a source for Literature survey.

3 Selecting a problem and preparing Research proposals

4 Methods and tools use in research –

A. Qualities studies, quantitative studies
B. Simple data organization descriptive data analysis,
C. Limitation & sources of Error
D. Inquiries in form of Questionnaire, etc.

5 Documentation-
“How” of documentation
Techniques of documentation
Importance of documentation
Use of computer packages in documentation.

6 The Research Report Paper writing/ thesis writing

Different parts of the Research paper
1. Title –Title of project with authors name
2. Abstract- Statement of the problem, Background list in brief and
purpose and scope.
3. Key Words.
4. Methology-subject, apparatus, instrumentation & procedure.
5. Results- tables, graphs, figures & statistical presentation
6. Discussion support or non support of hypothesis, practical & theoretical
Implications
7. Conclusion
8. Acknowledgements.
9. References
10. Errata
11. Importance of Spell check for entire project
12. Uses of footnotes

7 Presentation (especially for oral presentation)

Importance, types different skills, contained, format of model, introduction, Poster,
Gestures, eye contact, facial, expressions, stage, fright, volume- pitch, speed,
pause & language, Visual aids & seating, Questionnaire

8 Cost analysis of the project – cost incurred on raw materials-

Procedure, instrumentations and clinical trials.
 9 Sources for procurement research grants – international agencies, Government
and private bodies.

10 Industrial-institution interaction- Industrial projects, their, feasibility reports.

Interaction with industries .

References Books:

1. Research In Education- John V. Best, John V. Kahn 7th edition

2. Presentation skills - Michael Hallon- Indian Society for Institute education
2. Practical Introduction o copyright.- Gavin Mcfarlane
3. Thesis projects in Science & Engineering – Richard M. Davis.
4. Scientist in legal Systems- Ann labor science
5. Thesis & Assignment – Jonathan Anderson
6. Writing a technical paper- Donald Menzel
7. Effective Business Report Writing –Leland Brown
8. Protection of industrial Property rights- P. Das & Gokul Das
9. Spelling for the millions- Edna Furmess
10. Preparation for publication – King Edward Hospital Fund for London
11. Information Technology – The Hindu speaks
12. Documentation – Genesis & Development 3792.
13. Manual for evaluation of industrial projects-United Nations
14. Manual for the preparation of industrial feasibility studies
 Gujarat Technological University
Master of Pharmacy
Semester – II
Specialization paper - III
Novel Drug Delivery System Part-I
Theory
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)
1. Recent Innovations in Conventional Dosage Forms – including site specific
and time release modulation.

e.g. : Tablets : Osmotic, Colon target, Gastro-retentive, Buccal, Sublingual.

Capsules : Modified release,
Semi-solids :
Parenterals :
Powders : Particle coating, Taste-masking,
Liquids :

2. Packaging components and its evaluation: factors affecting selection,

Types and classification, Primary and secondary and regulatory aspects.
Contribution in stability of the dosage forms.

Subject of Specialization paper - III

Novel Drug Delivery System Part-I
Practical
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)
Laboratory examination including oral and practical examination in general course
illustrative of theory section in the syllabus.

References Books:

1. Remingtons “Pharmaceutical Sciences” 19th edition.

2. Lachman “The theory and Practice of Industrial Pharmacy” 3rd edition.
3. Pharmaceutics “The Science of Dosage form design” by Aulton
4. Pharmaceutical dispensing by Husa.
5. Modern pharmaceutics by G. S. Banker.
6. Encyclopedia of pharmaceutical technology Volumes: 1 to 19.
7. Pharmaceutical dissolution testing by Banaker.
8. United States Pharmacopeia.
9. Drug stability (Principles and Practices) by Jens. T. Carstensen.
 Gujarat Technological University
Master of Pharmacy
Semester – II
Specialization paper - IV
Global Regulatory Requirements

Theory
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)
1. Validation of Pharmaceutical Processes, equipments/apparatus, basic
concept in analytical method development for dosage forms., Computer
System validation, ERP and SAP systems.

2. Basics in Drug approval process with reference to:

Orange book, Freedom of information, IIG, DMF, Historical aspects with
Various phases of drug development and approval.

3. IND, NDA, ANDA , Concept of para I to IV, exclusivity: Content, format and
Application.

4. Brief and comparative introduction to various regulatory agencies:

USFDA, MCA, TGA, MHRA, ANVISA, CTD, WHO, ICH, SUPAC etc.

References Books:

The guidance documents shall be procured from the website of the respective
Government.
 Gujarat Technological University
Master of Pharmacy
Semester – II
Specialization paper - III
Pharmacometrics and Methods of biological evaluation of drugs

Theory
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)

1. Biological standardization, general principles, Scope and limitation of bio-

assay, bioassay of some official drugs.
2. Preclinical drug evaluation of its biological activity, potency and toxicity-Toxicity
test in animals including acute, sub-acute and chronic toxicity, ED50 and
LD50 determination, special toxicity test like teratogenecity and mutagenecity.
Various guidelines for toxicity studies. Animal experiments assessing safety of
packaging materials.
3. Pyrogens: Sources, Chemistry and properties of bacterial pyrogens and
endotoxins, Official pyrogen tests
4. Microbiological assay of antibiotics and vitamins.
5. Biological evaluation of drugs--Screening and evaluation ( including principles
of screening , development of models for diseases : In vivo models / In vitro
models / cell line study ) techniques of the following:
6. Parasympathomimetics, Parasympathetic blocking agents, Sympathomimetics,
Sympathetic blocking agents, Ganglion stimulants and blockers,
Neuromuscular stimulants and blockers.
7. General and local Anesthetics, Sedatives and Hypnotics, Antiepileptics,
Psychopharmacological agents, Analgesics, Anti-inflammatory agents, Anti-
Parkinson’s drugs, CNS Stimulants.
8. Cardiotonics, Anti-hypertensive drugs, Anti-arrhythmic drugs, Drugs used in
Ischemic Heart Diseases, Drugs used in Atherosclerosis.
9. Drugs used in Peptic Ulcer, Respiratory disorders, Hormone and Endocrine
disorders. Anti fertility agents and diuretics.
10. Various models for Cataract, glaucoma, inflammatory bowel disease
 Specialization paper - III
Pharmacometrics and Methods of biological evaluation of drugs
Practical
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)
1. Bioassays of drugs: Bioassay of agonists (Graphical, Matching, 3 Point, 4 point
method) and Bioassay of antagonists using various isolated preparations.
2. Toxicity studies
3. Evaluation of drugs based on theory syllabus.

Illustrative examples
Evaluation of the antiepileptic activity of drug using maximum electro convulsive shock
seizures (M. E. S.) and chemical induced convulsions methods.

1. Determination of the time required for induction and recovery from anesthesia for
various volatile general anesthetics.
2. Evaluation of the effect of pentobarbitone sodium and diazepam in mice.
3. Evaluation of the effect of various tranquilizers and sedatives on motor co-ordination
by rota rod test in mice.
4. Evaluation of the effects of drugs on spontaneous motor activity and to evaluate their
nature as CNS stimulants or depressants.
5. Evaluation of the antiparkinsonian activity of drugs by pheno-thiazine induced
catatonia.
6. Evaluation of the effect of psychotropic drugs on condition avoidance response.
7. Evaluation of the compulsive behavior (stereotypy) induced by apomorphine and its
modification by chlorpromazine in mice.
8. Evaluation of anxiolytic (antianxiety) effect of diazepam in mice using elevated plus-
maze apparatus.
9. Study the effect of caffeine in human volunteers.
10. Evaluation of the effect of cimetidine in drug induced gastric (peptic) and duodenal
ulcers and hyper secretion of gastric acid in rats.
11. Evaluation of the antisecretory and ulcer protective effect of cimetidine in pylorus-
ligated rats.
12. Evaluation of the analgesic potency of drug by thermal method.
13. Evaluation of analgesic effect of morphine in mice using hot plate method.
14. Evaluation of the analgesic effect of drugs by acetic acid induced writhing method in
mice.
15. Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory property of indomethacin against carrageenan-
induced acute paw oedema in rats.
16. Evaluation of the effects of various drugs (diuretics) on the output of the urine in rats.

References Books: (Latest Edition):

1. Screening methods in pharmacology (vol I & II)–R.A. Turner

2. Drug Discovery and Evaluation in Pharmacology assay: Vogel
3. Design and analysis of animal studies in pharmaceutical development, Chow, Shein,
Ching.
4. Evaluation of Drug Activity: Pharmacometrics D.R. Laurence
5. Animal and Clinical pharmacologic Techniques in Drug Evaluation-Nodine and
Siegler
6. Pharmacology and Toxicology- Kale S.R.
7. Fundamentals of experimental Pharmacology- Ghosh M.N.
8. Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology- Goyal R.K.
9. Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology- Kulkarni S.K.
 Gujarat Technological University
Master of Pharmacy
Semester – II
Specialization paper - IV
Pharmacotherapeutics

Theory
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)

Important disorders/conditions (etiology, pathophysiology, complications, diagnosis,

Prognosis), their control and management with special emphasis on pharmacology
of drugs (mechanism of action, ADME, therapeutics use, and adverse effects,
toxicities and possible drug interaction) of the following:

1. Central Nervous system: Neurodegenerative Disorders (Parkinson’s disease,

Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s chorea, Spasticity), behavioral disorder-
(Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression and Mania), Psychoses, Epilepsy, Migraine
2. Cardiovascular and hemopoeitic system ; Hypertension, Acute Coronary
Syndrome, Angina Pectoris, Atherosclerosis, Congestive Heart Failure,
Arrhythmias, Thromboembolic disorder, Anaemia
3. Endocrine system : Disorders of thyroid gland and Parathyroid gland,
Diabetes, Adrenocortical dysfunction
4. Gastro-intestinal System :Peptic Ulcer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease,
Vomiting, Achlorhydria, Constipation, Diarrhea, Liver diseases
5. Respiratory system: Bronchial Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease (COPD), Allergic Rhinitis, Common cold & Cough, Cystic fibrosis
6. Urogenital system: Renal Failure, Infertility, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy,
dysmenorrhea, Menopause
7. Disorders of eye: Glaucoma

References Books: (Latest Edition):

1. Principles of Pharmacology –The Pathophysiologic Basic –Golan David E.

2. Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics-Goodman and Gilman
3. Pharmacology-Rang and Dale
4. Essentials of Pharmacotherapeutics-F.S. Barar
5. Principles of Pharmacology – Paul L. Munson
6. Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics-R.S.Satoskar
7. Pharmacotherapy- A Pathophysiological Approach-Joseph T. Dipiro.
8. Lewis’s Pharmacology – James Crossland – Churchil Livingston
9. Modern Pharmacology with Clinical Applications- Craig, Charles R.
10. Principles of Pharmacology--H. L. Sharma
 Gujarat Technological University
Master of Pharmacy
Semester – II
Paper code No. 20303
Specialization paper - III
Advanced Organic Chemistry - II
Theory
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)
1. Detailed study of individual reactions - allylic rearrangement, Amdt ester
synthesis-Bayer-Villiger rearrangement, benzillic acid rearrangement –
Curtius rearrangement- Dimorth rearrangement, Heck reaction, Lossen –
Schmidt rearrangement, Pinner reaction, Reformatsky reaction, Sharpless
oxidation, Suzuki reaction, Sonogashira reaction, Swern oxidation, Vilsmeir
Haack reaction.

2. Stereochemistry and Chiral Techniques.

a. Principles of stereochemistry including geometric isomerism, optical
isomerism and conformational isomerism.
b. Stereochemistry of compounds with asymmetric plane.
c. Concept of chiral drugs, resolution of racemic mixtures, racemic
switches, asymmetric synthesis of following drugs: Vit.C, Nifedipine,
Atenolol, Ethambutol, Omeprazole, Ampicillin and Thalidomide.
d. Role of stereochemistry in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

3. Synthon Approach:
Definition, terms and abbreviation, rules and guidelines used in synthesis of
following drugs.
Pyrimethamine, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Rosiglitazone, Cetirizine, Ciprofloxacin,
Captropil, and Losartan

4. Green Chemistry:: Solvent free reaction, water as a solvent, ionic liquids,

supercritical liquids, supported reagents and catalyst.

5. Introduction to microwave reactions, ultrasound reactions, nanochemistry

 Specialization paper - III
Advanced Organic Chemistry - II
Practical
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)
Laboratory examination including oral and practical examination in general course
illustrative of theory section in the syllabus.

References Books:
1. March Jerry– Advance Organic Chemistry - Reaction Mechanism and Strucutre,
McGraw-Hill International Book Company
2. F. A. Carey and R. J. Sundberg – Advance Organic Chemistry Part – A & B, Plenum
Press.
3. Clayden Greeves and others – Organic Chemistry, Oxford University Press.
4. Jie Jack Li - Name Reactions, Springer
5. Eliel – Stereochemistry of Carbon Compounds
6. S. Warren - Designing Organic Synthesis, Wiley India Ltd.
7. P. T. Anastas and J. C. Warner – Green Chemistry theory and Practice, Oxford
University Press.
8. C. Oliver Kappe and others – Practical Microwave Synthesis for Organic Chemist,
Willey Interscience.
9. G. B. Sergeev – Nanochemistry, Elsevier publication\
 Gujarat Technological University
Master of Pharmacy
Semester – II
Specialization paper - IV
Drug Design and Discovery
Theory
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)
1. General Introduction to drug discovery concept/process and importance of
drug design approaches in drug discovery.

2. Various targets for drug action and theory of drug action –agonist,
antagonism/ blockers and enzyme inhibition (IC50, EC50 concept)- an
overview

3. A general study of stereochemistry and physicochemical properties of the

drug/drug-like molecules and their importance in drug action. Correlation
between physicochemical properties and drug action, establishing structure
activity relationship (SAR) and its analysis. Isosterism and bio-isosterism as
guides to structural variations and Prodrug design its application in lead
optimization.

4. Various approaches to drug discovery

5. Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship QSAR- brief introduction to

various methods of QSAR – Physicochemical parameters – lipophilic,
electronic and steric. Detail study on Hansch LFER model, Free Wilson
analysis and mixed approach. Various basic statistical methods useful in
QSAR development.
3D QSAR – importance and various models (COMFA, MSA, HASL, Apex 3D,
DISCO, GFA) used for it.

6. Computer Aided Drug Design (CADD) – Molecular modeling

Basic concepts of computational chemistry like Quantum Mechanics,
Molecular Mechanics, Force Field, Energy minimization, Conformational
generation and analysis, geometry optimization, Molecular Dynamics
Ligand based drug design, Analogue approach, Pharmacophore Mapping,
importance of ligand shape and Excluded volume techniques, Artificial
intelligence methods.
Structure based drug design, requirement of SBDD, utilization of target
structure derived from NMR and X-ray Crystallography techniques,
understanding of drug–receptor/enzyme/target interactions, preparation of
protein/target along with active site analysis, docking process, various docking
methods. De-novo drug design.
Drug design based on antagonism and enzyme inhibition. Various software
used in CADD.

7. Virtual screening of huge compound databases by using Pharmacophore

mapping as well as docking methods

8. Pharmacokinetics (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism Elimination i.e.

ADME) in drug discovery.
 References Books:
1. Ariens – Drug Design, vol. VII, Academic Press.
2. H Smith & H J William – Introduction to the Principal of Drug Design, John Wright
& Sons Ltd.
3. Burgers Medicinal Chemistry – The Basis of Medicinal Chemistry by Manfred S.
Wolff, Part – I , John Wiley & Sons
4. Copmuter assisted Drug Design by Edward C. Olson (America Chemical Society,
ACD symposium series 112).
5. W. O. Foye - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry, Lipincott Williams and Wilkins.
6. C. Hansch and Leo - Comprehensive Medicinal Chemistry Vol. 4, Pergamon Press.
7. Molecular Modeling in Drug Design by Cohen N. C.
8. C. G. Wermuth - The Practice of Medicinal Chemistry, Elsevier publication.
9. E. H. Kerns and L. Di - Drug like properties, concepts, structure design and methods,
Academic Press.
 Gujarat Technological University
Master of Pharmacy
Semester – II
Specialization paper - III
Modern Pharmaceutical Analysis

Theory
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)
1. Application of analytical methods to product obtained through genetic
engineering , Amino acid sequence analysis, Tryptic maping, ion exchange
amino acid analysis, isoelectric focusing etc.

2. Regulatory requirement in pharmaceutical analysis – US-FDA, ICH

3. Solid state analysis of drug substance including related substances, and

impurities present in drugs and their effect on drug stability and therapeutic
action.

4. Applications of various analytical techniques in preformulation analysis and

its importance.

5. Analysis of solid oral dosage form

6. Analysis of injectable dosage form

7. Compendial testing

8. Automated analysis

9. Compendial methods for evaluation of crude drug and herbal formulation

10. Quality control of radio pharmaceuticals and radio chemical method in

analysis.

11. Analysis of cosmetics

 Specialization paper - III
Modern Pharmaceutical Analysis
Practical
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)
1. Assay of Ibuprofen Tablet I.P., Tolbutamide Tablet I.P., Calcium Lactate
and Ferrous Fumerate I.P.
2. Determination of Water in Sorbitol, Sodium Citrate & Ampicillin.
3. Determination of Total Chloride in Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride.
4. Quality control Tests for Tablets, Capsules, Injections, Ointments and
Suppositories.
5. Detection and Determination of Preservatives, Antioxidants and Colouring materials
in Pharmaceuticals.
6. Determination of related substances in Albendazole, Amiloride, Metronidazole,
7. Betamethazone, Carbamazepine, Diclofenac, Ephedrine, Ibuprofen, Paracetamol,
Eucalyptus oil, Phenylbarbitone and Sulphafurazone, Rifampicin as per I.P.
Determination of active constituents in crude drugs. E.G. Caffiene from tea
powder, curcumin from curcuma longa, quinine from cinchona bark etc.
8. Quality Control tests for some herbal formulations.
9. Quality Control tests for some cosmetics.

References Books:
1. Harry G Brittain, Spectroscopy of Pharmaceutical Solids, Drugs and Pharm Sci. Series,
Vol. 160, Taylor and Francis, 2006 N.Y.
2. S. Ahuja, Modern Pharmaceutical Analysis
3. Lena Ohannesian and Anthony J. Streeter, Hand Book of Pharmaceutical Analysis,
Pharm Sci. series, Vol. 117, Maarcel Dekker Inc., N.Y
4. Peptide and Protein Drug Analysis, by Reid,(Marcel Dekker).
5. Classification of cosmetics raw materials and adjuncts IS 3958 of Indian Standards
Institution (BIS).
6. Cosmetic and toilet goods – methods of sampling IS 3958 of Indian Standards
Institution (BIS).
7. Methods of sampling and test for various cosmetics as laid down by Indian Standard
Institution (BIS).
8. Indian Pharmacopoeia,Vol. I and Vol. II - 1996.The Controller of Publications; New
Delhi, Govt. of India,
9. The International Pharmacopoeia Vol 1,2,3,4, 3rd Edition General methods of analysis
and quality specifications for pharmaceutical substances, excipients, dosage forms.
10. Quality Assurance of Pharmaceuticals – A compendium of guidelines and related materials Vol.1 and
Vol.2, WHO, (1999)
11. Basic tests for pharmaceutical substances – WHO (1988)
12. Basic tests for pharmaceutical dosage forms – WHO (1991)
13. Phytochemical Methods by J.B.Haroborne
14. Pharmacopoeal standards for Ayurvedic Formulation (Council of Research in Indian
Medicine & Homeopathy)
 Gujarat Technological University
Master of Pharmacy
Semester – II
Specialization paper - IV
Regulatory Affairs and New Drug Application

Theory
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)

a. REGULATORY AFFAIRS
1 Legislation to regulate the profession of pharmacy – The Pharmacy Act 1948.

2 Legislation to regulate, import, manufacture distribution and sales of drugs, cosmetics-

The Drugs & Cosmetic Act 1940 & rules 1945 with amendments.

3 Regulatory aspects of pharmaceutical and bulk drug manufacture and biotechnology derived
product.

4 Quality safety and legislation for cosmetic and herbal products.

5 Aims, objects and salient features of following legislations governing Pharmaceutical Industry-
Pollution Control Act
Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954
Industrial Development & Regulation Act 1951
Consumer Protection Act

6 Standard institutes & certification agencies like ISI, BSS, ASTM, SO, WHO, US-FDA, UK-MCA,
TGA

7 Drug Master File (Case Study-3 examples)

8 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) preparation

9 Industrial Safety & Health

10 Guide lines for filing in countries like US & EU

11 Drug Regulatory Agencies-Historical perspectives, organization structure activities &

responsibilities: India, US, EU, Japan, ICH

12 Study of compendia – Evolution, Study of parts of compendia like: Policies, General notices,
Monographs, Comparative picture of IP, USP, BP, EP&GP

b. Approval of New drugs:

Investigational New Drug (IND) submission, format & content of IND, content of Investigator
Brochure, general consideration of New Drug Approval (NDA), specific requirements, content
& format of NDA, manufacturing control requirement of NDA.
References Books:

1. Drugs and Cosmetics Laws by Krishnan Arora, Professional Book Publishers, New Delhi
2. Mittal B.M., A Textbook of Forensic Pharmacy, 9 th Ed., Vallabh Prakashan
3. Deshpande S.W., Drugs and Cosmetic Act.1940.
4. Gnarino Richard A, New Drug Approval Process, 3 rd Ed., Marcel Dekker Inc.
5. P. Warayan, Intellectual Property Laws, Eastern Law House.
6 Drug and Cosmetic Act 1940, Eastern Book company by Vijay Malic, 11th Ed. Patents for
Medicine, by N. B. Zareri, Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA)
7. Ira R. Bery, “Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Regulatory Process”, Drugs and Pharm Sci.
Series, Vol. 144, Marcel Dekker Inc., N.Y.
8. The Drugs and Cosmetic Act 1940 – Vijay Malik
9. Indian Pharmacopoeia, Vol. 1-3, 2007.The Indian Pharmacopoeia commission, Gahaziabad, Govt. of
India.
10.The International Pharmacopoeia Vol 1,2,3,4,5 3rd Edition
11. Pollution Control Act,1974
12. Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954
13. Industrial Development & Regulation Act 1951
14. Consumer Protection Act 1986
15.“WHO Expert Committee on specification on Pharmaceutical Preparation”34th report, Geneva,
World Health Organisation, 1996 (WHO Technical Report Series, No. 863
16. Quality Assurance of Pharmaceuticals – A compendium of guidelines and related materials Vol.1 and
Vol.2, WHO, (1999)
17. A.C. Cartwright and Brian Mathews,”International Pharmaceutical Registration” Taylor and Francis
Ltd. UK, 2002
18. United State Pharmacopoeia (USP) 32,NF27, 2009
19. Industrial Health and Safety, Dr. A.M. Sarma, Himalaya Publication.
 Gujarat Technological University
Master of Pharmacy
Semester – II
Specialization paper - III
Advanced Analytical Pharmacognosy

Theory
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)
1. Standardization of herbal medicines, traditional and folklore remedies,/
preparation and their quality, safety and efficacy assessment and intended use
for acceptance by FDA.

2. Stability testing of natural products, procedures, predictable chemical and

galenical changes, technical limitation, testing methods and combination
products.

3. Marine Pharmacognosy

4. Principles of Ayurveda and standardization of formulation of Ayurvedic dosage

form as per Ayurvedic and Herbal Pharmacopoeia.

5. Regulatory and safety measures with herbal, Ayurvedic and other drugs of
traditional origin.

Specialization paper - III

Advanced Analytical Pharmacognosy
Practicals
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)

Practical exercises based on the relevant topics mentioned in theory syllabus.

References Books:

1. Evans W. C – Trease and Evans pharmacognosy (15th ed)

2. Wallis T.E, Practical Pharmacognosy, J & A Churchill Ltd.
3. Wagner H., Bladt S. and Zgainski, Plant Drug Analysis Springer, Verlag, New York.
4. Peach K. and Tracey M.V., Modern Methods of Plant Analysis, 1-4, Narosa Publisher
House, N.D.
5. Kalia A. N – Textbook of Industrial Pharmacognosy.
6. Handa S.S & Kaul K.L., Supplement to cultivation and utilization of medicinal plants,
1996.
7. R.D. Chaudhary, Herbal Drugs Industry, Eastern Publishers, New Delhi.
8. Clark, E.C.G., Isolation and Identification of Drugs, The Pharmaceutics Press,
London.
9. Brain K.R., and Turner R.D., The Practical Evaluation of Phytopharmaceutics,
Wrigth-Scientechnics Bristol.
10. WHO Publication.
11. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part I, (Vol. I–V) , part II (I & II) Govt. of
India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Dept. of Indian Systems of Medicine
and Homeopathy, New Delhi 2008.
12. Indian Herbal Pharmacopoeia, revised new edition 2002, Published by RRL, Jammu
and IDMA, Mumbai – 2002
13. British Herbal Pharmacopoeia, Published by British Herbal Medicines Association
1996.
14. Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Vol. I and II, Ministry of Health, New Delhi.
15. Stahl E, Thin Layer Chromatography – A Laboratory Hand Book, Springer – Verlag
Berlin.
16. Steimser Richard – Folk Medicines
17. Rao Ramchandra – Encyclopedia of Indian Medicine Vol. I
 Gujarat Technological University
Master of Pharmacy
Semester – II
Specialization paper - IV
Advances in Pharmaceutical Science
Theory
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)

1. Neutraceuticals from herbal sources

2. Insecticides and pesticides from natural sources

3. Phytochemical screening technique

4. Advances drug from natural sources of following categories:

i. Antidiabetic
ii. Cardiotonic
iii. Immunomodulators
iv. Anti-inflammatory
v. Anti-ulcer
vi. Anti-malerial
vii. Diuretics
viii. Anti-oxidant
ix. Urolithiatics
x. Anti-lipidemic
xi. Brain tonic
xii. Hepatoprotective
xiii. Anti-cancer
xiv. Anti-AIDS

References Books:

1. Chatterjee T. K – Herbal options

2. Journals-
a. Indian Drugs
b. Indian Journal of pharmaceutical Education
c. Planta Medica
3. Evans W. C – Trease and Evans pharmacognosy (15th ed)
4. Kalia A. N – Textbook of Industrial Pharmacognosy.
5. Handa S.S & Kaul K.L. – Supplement to cultivation and utilization of medicinal
plants, 1996.
6. Govil J. N, Singh V.K, Siddiqui N. T– Recent Progress in Medicinal plants, Vol., 1-
25, , Studim Press , LLC USA.
7. Brunreton J– Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry of medicinal Plants, (2nd ed.),
Intercept limited, Newyork, 1999.
8. Robbers J. E, Speedie M. K, Tyler V. E– Pharmacognosy and
Pharmacobiotechnology, William and wikins, USA, 2005.
9. Bhat S. V, Nagasampagi B. A, Meenakshi S– Chemistry of Natural Products, Narosa
Publishing House.
10. Robbers J. E, Tyler V. E– Herbs of Choice, Haworth Press In. USA-2002.
11. Reinhold L– Progress in Phytochemistry.
12. Wealth of India,Raw Material.
 Gujarat Technological University
Master of Pharmacy
Semester – II
Specialization paper - III
Applied Pharmacotherapeutics - I
Theory
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)
Pathophysiology, Diagnosis & Pharmacotherapeutic management of following acute
and chronic diseases and disorders
1. Basic Concepts of Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics

2 Cardiovascular

Hypertension, angina pectoris, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction,

cardiac arrhythmias.

3 Gastrointestinal

Peptic ulcer disease, Inflammatory Bowel diseases, hepatitis, cirrhosis, nausea

and vomiting, constipation and diarrhea.

4 Respiratory
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchial asthma, cystic fibrosis.

5 CNS

Epilepsy, Parkinsonism, schizophrenia, migraine, Alzheimer disease, Huntington’s

chorea, Spasticity), behavioral disorder-(Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression and
Mania).

6 Endocrine

Endocrinal disorders including Diabetes mellitus, thyroid (hyperthyriodism and

hypothyroidism), parathyroid diseases, hyperlipidemia and Adrenocortical
dysfunction.
 Specialization paper - III
Applied Pharmacotherapeutics - I
Practical
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)
• Each student has to undergo compulsory Hospital postings for understanding and gaining
knowledge of Pathophysiology, Diagnosis & Pharmacotherapeutic management of
various diseases and disorders.
• It is mandatory that each student has to maintain a record of at least 15 case studies based
on the theory topics

ASSIGNMENTS
The students are required to submit a minimum of two written assignments selected from
the topics given to them.

References Books:

1 Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics. Roger Walker and Clive Edwards, Churchill
Livingstone publication
2 Text Book of Therapeutics: Drug and Disease Management. 7th Edition. Editors:
Eric T. Herfindal and Dick R. Gourley, Williams and Wilkins
3 Pathology & Therapeutics for Pharmacists. Russel. J. Greene and Normal F.
Harris. Chapman & Hall, London/ Glasgow/ Madras.
4 Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease. Cartran, Kumar, Collins, W.B.Saunders. Latest
edition.
5 Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use or Drugs Eds. Brian S.Katcher, Lioyd Yee
Young, Marry Anne Koda-Kimble, Applied Therapeutics Inc. Spokane. Latest
Edition.
6 Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic approach – Joseph T. Dipiro et al. Appleton &
Lange
7 Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine. Medical Toxicology (Ellen Horns)
8 Davidson’s Principle and Practice of Medicine, Eds. Christopher R. W., Edwards &
Ian A.D. Boucher ELBS with Chu0rchill Living stone. Edinburgh. Latest Edition.
9 Avery’s Drug Treatment, 4th End, 1997 Adis International Limited
10 Relevant review articles from recent medical and pharmaceutical literature.
 Gujarat Technological University
Master of Pharmacy
Semester – II
Specialization paper - IV
Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs
Theory
(Four hours per week, 6 credits)

1. Introduction to Drug Discovery and drug Development

2. Clinical trials

Introduction and designing

Various phases of clinical trials
Post Marketing surveillance – methods
Principles of sampling
Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Methods of allocation and randomization
Informed consent process
Monitoring treatment outcome
Termination of trial
Safety monitoring in clinical trials

3 Documents in clinical study

Investigator Brochure (IB),

Protocol & Amendment in Protocol ,
Case Report Form (CRF),
Informed Consent Form (ICF) ,
Content of Clinical Trial Report
Essential Documents in Clinical Trial

4 Data Management in clinical Research

5 Ethical guidelines in clinical research
History
ICH-GCP & its Principles
Indian GCP (CDSCO Guidelines)
ICMR Guidelines - Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research on Human
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6 Roles & Responsibility of various clinical trial personnel as per ICH GCP
Sponsor
Investigator
Monitor
Auditors
7 Institution Ethics Committee / Independent Ethics Committee
8 Quality Assurance in clinical Research
9 BA/BE studies: Introduction, Regulatory requirements and methodology
10 Clinical Trial Application in India
Import & Export of Drug in India
11 Investigational New Drug application (IND)
12 Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA)
13 New Drug Application (NDA)

ASSIGNMENTS
The students are required to submit a minimum of two written assignments selected
from the topics given to them.

References Books:

1. Rick NG. Drugs From Discovery To Approval. John Wiley & Sons, Inc 2004
2. Allen Cato, Lynda Sutton Clinical Drug Trials and Tribulations Second Edition,
Revised and Expanded. Marcel Dekker, Inc. 2002
3. Deborah Rosenbaum, Michelle Dresser. Clinical Research Coordinator Handbook
Second Edition Practical Clinical Trials Series GCP Tools and Techniques
Interpharm/CRC New York Washington, D.C.© 2002
4. Tamas Bartfai, Graham V. Lees. Drug Discovery from Bedside to Wall Street.
Elsevier Academic Press. London 2006
5. Ronald D. Mann, Elizabeth B. Andrews. Pharmacovigilance. John Wiley & Sons Ltd,
2002
6. Shayne C. Gad. Drug Safety Evaluation. A John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Publication
7. Bert Spilker. Guide to Clinical Trials.
8. Sandy Weinberg. Guidebook For Drug Regulatory Submissions. A John Wiley &
Sons, inc.,2009
9. Duolao Wang and Ameet Bakhai Clinical Trials A Practical Guide to Design,
Analysis, and Reporting. Remedica 2006
10. Textbook of Clinical Trial edited by David Machin, Simon Day and Sylvan Green,
March 2005, John Wiley and Sons.
11. Principals of Clinical Research edited by Giovanna di Ignazio, Di Giovanna and
Haynes.
12. Clinical Data Management edited by R K Rondels, S A Varley, C F Webbs. Second
Edition, 2000, Wiley Publications.
13. Various Guidelines like:

ICH – GCP- International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical requirements
for registration of pharmaceuticals for human use. ICH Harmonised Tripartite
Guideline. Guideline for Good Clinical Practice. E6 1996.

ICMR Guideline – Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research on Human Subjects.

Indian GCP – Central Drugs Standard Control Organization. Good Clinical Practices
– Guidelines for Clinical Trials on Pharmacuetical Products in India. New Delhi:
Ministry of Health; 2001.
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