Basics of Pharmaceutics

Pharmaceutics is a science deals with Pharmaceutical Dosage forms which means API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) alone or with Excipient(s) turns into medication (Dosage form) to be used by patient.

Dosage forms are which delivers the molecules to site of action within body.

Dosage forms classified according to as follows:

       1.    Based on Route of Administration

a.     Oral

b.    Parenteral

c.     Topical

d.    Rectal

e.     Vaginal

f.       Inhaled

g.     Ophthalmic

       2.    Based on Physical form

a.     Solid

b.    Semi solid

c.     Liquid

d.    Gaseous

Ø Solid dosage forms include Tablets, Capsules, Powders, granules etc.,

Ø Semi solid dosage forms includes ointments, creams, gels etc.,

Ø Liquid dosage forms includes Syrups, suspensions, emulsions etc.,

Ø Gaseous dosage forms includes sprays, aerosols, nebulizer etc.,

    

    This is only basic introduction of Pharmaceutics. I would provide more data on dosage forms in further post.