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D Pharmacy Subjects in 2nd year are Pharmaceutics-II, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II, Drug store and Business Management, Pharmacology & Toxicology and Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy.
Practical subjects in D Pharmacy 2nd year are Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II
And Pharmacology. R.M. Mehta, A.V. Kasture, S.G. Wadodkar, Amrita Parle, R.S. Kale, A.V. Yadav, Dr. B. S. Kuchekar are some of the top authors for D Pharmacy 2nd year.
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Students will have 75 marks in theory subjects and 25 marks in practical subjects. Students will get a chance to visit manufacturing facilities to understand the process. The field visits are then documented by the students and submitted.
Table of Contents
2.1 Pharmaceutics-II
2.2 Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II
2.4 Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
D Pharmacy 2nd Year Syllabus
| D Pharmacy 2nd Year Subjects | D Pharmacy 2nd Year Subjects |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutics-II | Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II | Drug store and Business Management |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy |
D Pharmacy 2nd Year Subjects
In the second year of D Pharma, there are six subjects. These subjects are Pharmaceutics-II, Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Drug Store and Business Management, and Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy.
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Pharmaceutics-II
- Prescriptions: The topic covers reading and understanding prescriptions, commonly used Latin terms, modern methods of prescribing, and the adoption of the metric system.
- Incompatibilities in prescriptions: This topic covers various types of incompatibilities like physical, chemical, and therapeutic.
- Posology: This topic covers the dose and dosage of drugs, calculations of doses on the basis of age, sex, surface area, and veterinary doses.
- Powder: This topic covers types of powder, advantages, and disadvantages of powders, cachets, tablet triturates, preparation of different types of powders, and weighing methods.
- Liquid oral Dosage forms: This topic covers Monophasic, a Review of the following monophasic liquids, Syrups Mouthwashes, Nasal drops, Ear Drops, etc.
- Biphasic Liquid Dosage Forms: This topic covers suspensions containing diffusible solids and liquids, the study of the adjuvant, and the introduction to flocculated /non-flocculated suspension systems. It also covers types of emulsions, formulation of emulsions, and preservation of emulsions.
- Semi-Solid Dosage Forms: This topic covers Ointments, Pastes, Jellies, and Dental and cosmetic preparations.
- Sterile Dosage forms: This topic covers Parenteral dosage forms, Sterility testing, and Ophthalmic products.
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Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II
- Antiseptics and Disinfectants: This topic covers Proflavine, Phenol, Cetrimide, Hexachlorophene, Formaldehyde solution, etc.
- Sulphonamides: This topic covers Sulphadiazine, Succinylsulphathiazole, Sulphaguanidine, Phthalylsulphathaizole, Sulphamethoxypyridazine, Co-trimoxazole, etc.
- Antileprotic Drugs: This topic covers Thiambutosine, solapsone, Clofazimine, and Dapsone.
- Anti-tubercular Drugs: This topic covers Streptomycin, Ethambutol, Thiacetazone, Rifampicin, Ethionamide, etc.
- Antimoebic and Anthelmintic Drugs: This topic covers Metronidazole, Emetine, Halogenated hydroxyquinolines, Mebendazole, etc.
- Antibiotics: This topic covers Phenoxy methyl penicillin, Gentamicin, Benzylpenicillin, Benzathine penicillin, Erythromycin, etc.
- Antifungal agents: This topic covers Udecylenic acid, Tolnaftate, Nystatin, Amphotericin, and Hamycin.
- Tranquilizers: This topic covers Prochlorperazine, Trifluoperazine, Thiothixene, Oxypertine, Lorazepam, etc.
- Analeptics: This topic covers Theophylline, Caffeine, Dextro-amphetamine, etc.
- Diagnostic Agents: This topic covers Lopanoic Acid, Propyliodone, Fluorescein Sodium, Indigotindisulfonate, etc.
- Adrenergic drugs: This topic covers Adrenaline, Phenylephrine, Isoprenaline, Terbutaline, and Pseudoephedrine.
- Adrenergic antagonist: This topic covers Tolazoline, Propranolol, and Practolol.
- Cholinergic Drugs: This topic covers Pyridostigmine, Physostigmine, Neostigmine, and Pralidoxime.
- Cholinergic Antagonists: This topic covers Atropine, Hyoscine, Propantheline, Tropicamide, Hyoscine, etc.
- Diuretic Drugs: This topic covers Chlorothiazide, Benzthiazide, Chlorothiazide, Benzthiazide, Mannitol, etc.
- Cardiovascular Drugs: This topic covers Ethylnitrite, Alpha methyldopa, Clofibrate, Guanethidine, etc.
- Hypoglycemic Agents: This topic covers Insulin, Tolbutamide, Metformin, Chlorpropamide, and Glibenclamide.
- Coagulants and Anticoagulants: This topic covers Thrombin, Bisphydroxy-coumarin, Menadione, etc.
- Local Anaesthetics: This topic covers Benzocaine, Lignocaine, and Procaine.
- Histamine and anti Histaminic Agents: This topic covers Histamine, Promethazine, Chlorpheniramine, Diphenhydramine, Pheniramine, etc.
- Analgesics and Anti-pyretics: This topic covers Pethidine, Mathadone, Aspirin, Paracetamol, Morphine, Analgin, Pethidine, etc.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents: This topic covers Oxyphenbutazone, Indomethacin, Ibuprofen, and Phenylbutazone.
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Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Introduction to pharmacology: This topic covers the scope of pharmacology, scope of pharmacology, routes of administration of drugs, and general mechanism of drug action.
- Drugs acting on the central Nervous system: This topic covers General anesthetics, Analgesic antipyretics and non-steroidal, Anti-inflammatory drugs, Antirheumatic, Sedatives and Hypnotics, and Drugs acting on the autonomic nervous system.
- Drugs acting on the respiratory system: This topic covers Respiratory stimulants, Nasal decongestants, Expectorants and Antitussive agents, and Bronchodilators.
- Cardiovascular drugs: This topic covers Cardiotonics, Anti-anginal agents, peripheral Vasodilators and drugs, coagulants, anticoagulants, etc.
- Hormones and hormone antagonists: This topic covers Hypoglycemic agents, Antithyroid drugs, sex hormones, oral contraceptives, and corticosteroids.
- Drugs acting on the digestive system: This topic covers Bitters, Antacids, and carminatives. Drugs used in peptic ulcers, digest ants, Emetics, Antiemetics, and Antispasmodics are also covered.
- Chemotherapy of microbial diseases: This topic covers Urinary antiseptics, sulphonamides, penicillin, streptomycin, Anti-tubercular agents, Antifungal agents, antiviral drugs, anti-leprotic drugs, etc.
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Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
- Origin and nature of pharmaceutical legislation in India: This topic covers the evolution of the Concept of pharmacy as an integral part of the Health care system.
- Principles and significance of Professional Ethics: This topic focuses on the critical study of the code of pharmaceutical Ethics drafted by the pharmacy council of India.
- Pharmacy Act,1948: This topic cover study of the Pharmacy Act and of state and central councils, the constitution of these councils and functions, and registration procedures under this Act.
- The Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940: This topic covers the study of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, its definitions, and salient features related to the retail and wholesale distribution of drugs, etc.
- The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisement) Act, 1954: This topic covers the study of the Act, its objectives, special reference to be laid on Advertisements, magic remedies, and objections.
- Narcotic Drugs and psychotropic substances Act,1985: The topic covers the study of the act with reference to its objectives, offenses, and punishment.
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Drug store and Business Management
- Commerce: This part covers Drug House Management, Sales, Recruitment, training, and Banking and Finance.
- Accountancy: This part covers an Introduction to accounting, concepts, and conventions, double entry bookkeeping, general ledger and trial balance, and simple techniques of analyzing financial statements.
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Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy
- Hospital Pharmacy: This part covers definition, function, classifications based on various criteria, organization, Management and health delivery system in India, Drug Distribution system in Hospitals, Hospital Pharmacy, Sterile manufacture, Non-sterile manufacture, Hospital Formulary system, Drug Information Service, Surgical dressing, and Application of computers.
- Clinical Pharmacy: This part covers an Introduction to Clinical pharmacy practice, Modern dispensing aspects, Disease, manifestation and pathophysiology, Physiological parameters with their significance, Drug Interactions, Drugs in Clinical Toxicity, etc.
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D Pharmacy 2nd Year Practical
The practical subjects in the second year of D Pharmacy are listed below.
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II
- Pharmacology
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D Pharmacy 2nd Year Books
| Subjects | Books | Authors |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutics-II | Pharmaceutics-II | R.M. Mehta |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II | Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II | A.V. Kasture and S.G. Wadodkar |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II | Amrita Parle | |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | Pharmacology & Toxicology | R.S. Kale |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | A.V. Yadav | |
| Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence | Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence | Dr. B. S. Kuchekar |
| Drug store and Business Management | Drug store and Business Management | Ali M |
| Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy | Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy | A.V. Yadav |
D Pharmacy Top Colleges
| D Pharmacy colleges | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| JSS College of Pharmacy, Udagamandalam | INR 55,400 |
| Government College of Pharmacy, Karad | INR 24,000 |
| Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Research | INR 25,000 |
| Pharmacy College, Saifai | INR 35,000 |
| Government College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad | INR 57,000 |
D Pharmacy 2nd Year Syllabus: FAQs
Ques. What is the passing marks for D Pharma 2 year?
Ans. The passing mark for D Pharma is 40% of the total mark.
Ques. Which subject is hard in Pharmacy?
Ans. Every subject has a different level of difficulty and cannot be compared.
Ques. Is D Pharmacy easy for an average student?
Ans. D Pharmacy is not a very difficult subject however, you need to prepare with dedication.
Ques. Is D Pharma year wise or semester wise?
Ans. D Pharma is a year-wise course with two years.
Ques. Is D Pharmacy tough or not?
Ans. D Pharma is not a tough subject, however, that does not mean you can pass it without proper preparation.
Ques. Is D Pharma equal to doctor?
Ans. No, D Pharma is not equal to a doctorate degree as it is a diploma.
Ques. Is pharmacy easier than MBBS?
Ans. Yes, pharmacy is easier than MBBS. MBBS is a full-fledged 5-year course whereas D Pharma is a 2-year diploma course.
Ques. What is the highest study in pharmacy?
Ans. Doctorate in Pharmacy or Pharm D. is the highest study in Pharmacy.
Ques. What do you learn in D Pharmacy?
Ans. Subjects like Pharmaceutics-II, Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Drug Store and Business Management, and Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy are taught to students in the second year of D Pharmacy.
Ques. What is D Pharma called?
Ans. D Pharm is the abbreviation used for Diploma in Pharmacy.



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