| Chapter No. | Title | Key Sub-Topics | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Introduction | Historical background, different systems of medicine (Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Allopathy), scope of pharmacy, career opportunities. | | 2 | Packaging of Pharmaceuticals | Types of containers (glass, plastic, metal), closures, tamper-evident packaging, labeling requirements. | | 3 | Size Reduction | Principles, construction & working of Hammer mill, Ball mill, Fluid energy mill, Cutter mill. | | 4 | Size Separation | Standards of sieves (I.P.), Sieve shaker, Cyclone separator, Air separator, Elutriation. | | 5 | Mixing and Homogenization | Mechanisms (shear, diffusion, convection), Mixers for liquids (Propeller, Turbine), Mixers for semisolids (Triple roller mill), Mixers for solids (Double cone blender, V-cone blender). | | 6 | Clarification and Filtration | Theory of filtration, Filter media, Filter aids, Construction & working of Plate & frame filter, Metafilter, Filter candle, Sintered glass filter, Membrane filters. | | 7 | Extraction and Galenicals | Infusions, Decoctions, Tinctures, Spirits, Expression, Maceration, Percolation, Supercritical fluid extraction. |
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