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Which of the following product categories are explicitly included in the list?

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What does the list include in addition to biotechnology products and herbal items?

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What criteria are used for the inclusion of new drugs in the list?

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What happens to drugs and formulations that are no longer in common use?

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Which standard is applied to new drugs and drugs used under national programmes?

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Which volume of the Indian Pharmacopoeia contains general chapters and reference data?

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In which volume would you find monographs for drugs substances with names starting with the letters N through Z?

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What type of products were added to the scope of the current edition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia?

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What is the approach regarding cross-referencing in the monographs of the Indian Pharmacopoeia?

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Which of the following is a key principle underlying the pharmaceutical requirements stated in the Indian Pharmacopoeia?

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Which chapter is newly incorporated in the appendices of the Indian Pharmacopoeia?

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What is the significance of including a monograph for liposomal Amphotericin B injection?

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What is the main purpose of updating the chapter on microbial contamination in the Indian Pharmacopoeia?

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According to the provided information, which type of drug monographs has been increased in the Indian Pharmacopoeia?

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What is the molecular weight of anhydrous Ferrous Gluconate?

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What is the therapeutic daily dose range for Ferrous Gluconate?

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What is the approximate equivalent of ferrous iron in 300 mg of ferrous gluconate?

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In the Identification test using Thin Layer Chromatography, what is the stationary phase?

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What is the mobile phase in the Thin Layer Chromatography test?

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For the appearance of the solution test, what should be the resulting property when examined against the light?

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What is the acceptable pH range for a solution of Ferrous Gluconate?

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What is the limit for Arsenic in the test for Ferrous Gluconate?

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What is the test solution for the Identification test using Thin Layer chromatography?

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How many new monographs were included in the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2014?

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The Indian Pharmacopoeia 2014 includes new monographs for which of the following?

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How many volumes comprise the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2010?

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Which edition does the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2010 supersede?

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What type of monographs were included for the first time in the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2014?

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According the content, what is the status of monographs from earlier editions that are not in the 2010 edition?

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Besides the new monographs, what else was included for the first time in the 'IP 2014'?

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Biotechnology Products

Items produced through biotechnology, including indigenous herbs and herbal products, veterinary vaccines, antiretroviral drugs, and formulations, including commonly used fixed-dose combinations.

Standards for Drug Use

Regulations governing the use and approval of new drugs and existing drugs used in National Health Programs, including formulations and dosage guidelines.

Drugs in National Health Programs

Drugs and their formulations that are currently used in National Health Programs, including commonly used fixed-dose combinations.

Updating Drug List

Formulations of current medicines that are no longer in use, or new formulations not yet in use, are periodically added to or removed from the list.

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Fixed-Dose Combinations

Fixed-dose combinations are a type of formulation where multiple drugs are combined in a single pill or dosage form.

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Indian Pharmacopoeia

A collection of officially recognized drug standards and specifications used in India.

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Indian Pharmacopoeia 2010

The sixth edition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia, published in 2010.

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Supersedes

The process of replacing an older version of a document with a newer one.

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Drugs and Cosmetics Act

Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

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Monograph

An individual entry or description of a specific drug or medicine in a pharmacopoeia.

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APIs

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients are the main components responsible for drug efficacy.

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Excipients

Substances that are used in the formulation of medicines but do not have therapeutic effects.

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Self-contained Monographs

The complete and stand-alone nature of each monograph, aiming to eliminate the need for cross-referencing.

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Pharmaceutical Requirements

A set of guidelines related to the quality and safety of a medication, which are constantly evolving due to advancements in technology.

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Minimum Standards

The minimum quality standard a medication must meet to be considered safe and effective.

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Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

A practice that ensures quality and safety throughout the drug manufacturing process.

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Shelf Life

The time period during which a medication is expected to retain its specified quality and effectiveness.

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Indian Pharmacopoeia Volume I

Includes sections on general information, reference data, drug substances, dosage forms, and pharmaceutical aids.

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Indian Pharmacopoeia Volume II

Contains monographs on drug substances, dosage forms, and pharmaceutical aids from A to M.

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Indian Pharmacopoeia Volume III

Contains monographs on drug substances, dosage forms, pharmaceutical aids from N to Z, and additional sections on specific product types.

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What is Ferrous Gluconate?

Ferrous gluconate is an iron supplement used to treat iron deficiency anemia. Its chemical formula reflects the presence of iron (Fe) bound to gluconate molecules. It is available in both powder and granulated forms, typically yellowish-grey or pale greenish-yellow in color.

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What are the key characteristics of Ferrous Gluconate?

Ferrous gluconate is a di-gluconate of iron, meaning two gluconate molecules are attached to one iron atom. It is characterized by having a slightly sweet, burnt sugar-like smell. This compound is commonly used in iron supplements, intended to increase the iron content in the blood.

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What is the 'Reaction A of ferrous salts' test?

A test to confirm the presence of ferrous salts (iron salts), usually involving the addition of a reagent that produces a characteristic observable change, like a color change, in the presence of ferrous ions.

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How is Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) used to identify Ferrous Gluconate?

Thin layer chromatography (TLC) is a technique used to separate different components of a mixture. In the case of identifying ferrous gluconate, the sample is dissolved in water and applied to a silica gel plate. The mixture is then separated based on its components' differences in interaction with the plate and solvent. The separated components reveal their presence as spots on the plate.

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How is the 'Appearance of solution' test performed for Ferrous Gluconate?

Ferrous gluconate is typically tested for its purity by examining its appearance in solution when dissolved in water. The solution should be clear, indicating the absence of significant impurities.

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What is the typical pH range of Ferrous Gluconate?

The pH of a solution is a measure of its acidity or alkalinity. Ferrous gluconate's pH value is typically within the range of 4.0 to 5.5 when dissolved in water. This indicates a slightly acidic nature.

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What is the 'Arsenic' test used for in Ferrous Gluconate?

The 'Arsenic' test is a safety measure performed on Ferrous Gluconate. During this test, the sample is treated with specific reagents to detect the presence of arsenic, a toxic element. The test's outcome should comply with the arsenic limit, ensuring the product's safety for consumption.

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What does the 'Limit test for arsenic' establish?

The 'Limit test for arsenic' is a standardized procedure designed to ensure that the concentration of arsenic in a sample, like Ferrous Gluconate, does not exceed a safe limit, typically expressed as a maximum allowable concentration (e.g., parts per million, ppm)

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What is stannated hydrochloric acid and why is it used?

A stannated hydrochloric acid solution is used in various chemical tests, often for detecting arsenic in a sample. It is a reagent that can be prepared by reacting metallic tin with hydrochloric acid.

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Study Notes

PHARMACEUTICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry is the branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical, biochemical, and pharmacological properties of drugs. It covers drug synthesis, isolation, identification, structural elucidation, and structural modification. It also includes Structural Activity Relationship (SAR) studies and the study of biochemical changes after drug administration and their pharmacological effects.

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

  • Inorganic chemistry studies all elements and their compounds, excluding carbon and its compounds (studied under organic chemistry).
  • It encompasses non-living matter including minerals found in the earth, excluding organic compounds.
  • Branches of inorganic chemistry include coordination chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and synthetic inorganic chemistry.
  • Much overlap exists with organic chemistry, especially in organometallic chemistry, having applications in drug synthesis, pigments, surfactants, and agriculture (including catalysis).
  • In short, inorganic chemistry is the chemistry of compounds lacking hydrocarbon radicals.

INORGANIC COMPOUNDS

  • Traditionally viewed as compounds synthesized by geological systems lacking hydrocarbon groups.
  • Organic compounds are found in biological systems.
  • Inorganic chemistry focuses on compounds that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.

IMPORTANCE OF INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICALS

  • Used medicinally for therapeutic purposes (e.g., astringents, antimicrobials).
  • Used as pharmaceutical aids (e.g., bentonite, talc).
  • Used to alter body fluid reactions (e.g., acidification or alkalization).
  • Used to replace or replenish body fluids' normal content (e.g., sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride).
  • Used as reagents for chemical reactions (e.g., catalysts, oxidizing/reducing agents).
  • Used in pharmaceutical analysis (e.g., titrants like potassium permanganate).

VARIOUS USES OF INORGANIC PHARMACEUTICALS

  • Abrasives: Teeth cleaning and whitening (e.g., dibasic calcium phosphate).
  • Absorbents: Absorbing toxins and bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) (e.g., calcium carbonate).
  • Acidifiers: Temporarily increasing acidity in the GIT (e.g., dilute hydrochloric acid).
  • Adsorbents: Treatment of mild dysentery or diarrhea (e.g., bismuth subcarbonate, bismuth subnitrate).
  • Alkalizers: To induce alkaline conditions or treat acidic conditions (e.g., sodium citrate).
  • Analgesics and Anaesthetics: Relieve pain or produce reversible loss of sensation (e.g., nitrous oxide).
  • Antacids: Neutralize excess stomach acid (e.g., aluminium hydroxide gel, calcium carbonate).
  • Anthelmintics: Treatment of worm infestations or schistosomiasis (e.g., ammoniated mercury, sodium antimony tartrate).
  • Antibacterial agents: Treatment of bacterial infections (e.g., yellow mercuric oxide).
  • Anti coagulants: Prevent blood clotting (e.g., sodium citrate).
  • Anti convulsants: Epilepsy treatment (e.g., potassium bromide).
  • Anti-depressants: Treatment of depression (e.g., lithium carbonate).
  • Antidotes: Treat poisoning (e.g., sodium nitrite, sodium thiosulphate).
  • Antifebriles: Reduce fever (e.g., ammonium acetate)
  • Anti-fungal agents: Treatment of fungal infections (e.g., zinc undecylenate, potassium iodide).
  • Antihypercalcemic agents: Treat abnormal calcium levels (e.g., Sodium acid phosphate).
  • Anti-infective agents: Treat local infections (e.g., potassium permanganate, silver nitrate).
  • Anti-inflammatory agents: Treat inflammatory pain (e.g., sodium aurothiomalate).
  • Antiseptic agents: Inhibit microbial growth without killing (e.g., strong iodine solution).
  • Anti-perspirant agents: Remove body odor (e.g., aluminium sulphate).
  • Antipruritics: Soothing effect on skin (e.g., calamine).
  • Anti-protozoal agents: Treat protozoal infections (e.g., sodium antimony gluconate).
  • Anti-rheumatic agents: Treat rheumatism (e.g., sodium aurothiomalate).
  • Antiseptic agents: Inhibit microbial growth, typically on non-living surfaces. (eg potassium permanganate).
  • Anti-thyroid agents: Treat thyrotoxicosis (e.g., potassium perchlorate).
  • Anti-tumor agents: Treat cancer (e.g., cisplatin).
  • Anti-schistosomal agents: Treatment of schistosomiasis (e.g., sodium antimony tartrate).
  • Anti-oxidants: Prevent oxidation (e.g., sodium bisulphate).
  • Astringents: Reduce bleeding (e.g., calamine).
  • Bactericides: Kill bacteria (e.g., potassium permanganate).
  • Bacteriostatic agents: Prevent bacterial growth (e.g., alum).
  • Bleaching agents: Cleansing and bleaching (e.g., hydrogen peroxide).
  • Buffers: Maintain pH (e.g., acetate buffer).
  • Calcium supplements: Provide calcium (e.g., calcium lactate).
  • Cathartics: Promote bowel movements (e.g., calomel, magnesium sulfate).
  • Chlorine sources: Provide chlorine (e.g., chlorinated lime).
  • Dentifrices: Clean teeth (e.g., calcium carbonate).
  • Depilatory agents: Remove hair (e.g., barium sulphide).
  • Diagnostic agents: Diagnose diseases (e.g., barium sulfate).
  • Diaphoretics: Promote sweating (e.g., potassium citrate).
  • Disinfectants: Kill microbes on non-living surfaces (e.g., ammonium salt).
  • Diuretics: Increase urine output (e.g., ammonium chloride).
  • Dressing materials: Wound dressings (e.g., aluminum metal foil).
  • Dusting powder: Soothing effect on skin (e.g., talc, zinc stearate).
  • Electrolyte replenisher: Treat acid-base imbalances (e.g., sodium chloride).
  • Emetics: Induce vomiting (e.g., zinc sulphate).
  • Expectorants: Treat cough (e.g., potassium iodide).
  • Fillers: Dental cavities (e.g., gold and silver).
  • General anaesthetics: Reversible loss of sensation (e.g., nitrous oxide).
  • Germicides: Kill germs (e.g., chlorinated lime).
  • Haematinics: Treat anemia (e.g., ferrous sulfate).

PHARMACOPOEIA

  • A book containing standard methods for identifying drugs and preparing medicines.
  • It provides quality standards and indices for drugs, raw materials, and pharmaceutical preparations.
  • It is a legislation of a nation.
  • It's organized into monographs, sections, and appendices to ensure comprehensive descriptions.

MONOGRAPH

  • A concise description of a pharmaceutical preparation or substance.
  • It includes chemical formula, atomic and molecular weight, common names, properties, category, dosage, methods for assaying, storage conditions, and more.

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