FACULTY OF PHARMACY
B. Pharmacy 3/4 I Semester (Main) Examination, November 2017
Subject Pharmaceutical Technology (Pharmaceutics-II)
Time 3 hours Max. Marks 70
Note Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 Discuss the criteria for selecting preservatives and diluents based on
properties for a given formulation. 7
Explain different surfactants and their properties. 7
OR
What is bloom strength? Describe various methods of filling of hard gelatin
capsules. 8
Describe manufacturing of soft gelating capsules. 6
2 Define Stoke's law. Describe problems and trouble shooting in the
formulation of suspensions. 7
Explain various quality control tests for suspensions. 7
OR
What are emulsions? Describe quality control tests for emulsion. 7
Describe the stability of emulsion. 7
3 Describe disintegration test and its limits according to various pharmacopeia. 5
Describe various processing problems encountered during compression. 9
OR
Write about polymers used in coating processes. 7
Describe in detail sugar coating process. 7
4 Classify injectables based on route of administration. Write a note on sterile
powders. 7
Explain different types of packaging systems used in parenterals. 7
OR
Describe formulation of eye drops. What are the 'caution' instruction to be
printed on the ophthalmic package system according to D&C act. 8
Write in detail quality control tests and animal testing required for eye
ointments. 6
5 What are propellants? Mention their advantages and disadvantages. 5
Describe packaging and pharmaceutical applications of aerosols. 9
OR
Describe quality control tests for plastics. 9
Write a note on drug and packaging system interaction. 5