FACULTY OF PHARMACY
Pharm. D YDC) III Year (Instant) Examination, March 2018
Subject: Pharmaceutical Formulations
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: Answer all questions from Part A and answer any five questions from Part-B.
PART A (10 x 2 20 Marks)
1 Enlist the tablet coating defects.
2 Write a note on LAL test for pyrogens
3 What is the significance of displacement value in the preparation of suppositories?
4 Differentiate between sugar coating and film coating.
5 Enlist the quality control tests for soft gelatin capsules.
6 Write a note onjellies.
7 What are Ocyserts?
8 Mention advantages and limitations of controlled drug delivery systems.
9 Differentiate between buccal and sublingual tablets.
10 What is bloom strength and explain its importance.
PART B x 10 50 Marks)
11 Define and Classify Ointments. Write a note on preparation of Ointments by fusion,
trituration and chemical reaction.
12 Classify and explain different types of Pharmaceutical dosage forms.
13 Write a note on production, filling and quality control tests of hard gelatin capsules.
14 Describe formulation of different types of tablets. Write in detail about granulation
techniques.
15 Write a note on transdermal drug delivery system and nasal drug delivery systems.
16 Explain formulation and evaluations of suspensions.
17 What are suppositories? Discuss in detail about suppository bases.
18 Describe formulation of Large Volume parenterals. Explain briefly dry heat sterilization and
moist heat sterilization.