FACULTY OF PHARMACY
B. Pharmacy 3/4 I-Semester (Suppl.) Examination, April 2017
Subject Pharmaceutical Technology (Pharmaceutics II)
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 Explain the properties and selection of organoleptic agents in pharmaceutical
preparations.
Write a note on surfactants.
OR
What are the different sizes of hard gelatin capsules? Describe various filling
methods of hard gelatin capsules?
Describe quality control tests for soft gelatin capsule.
2 What are suspensions? Differentiate flocculated and deflocculated suspensions?
Explain different types of additives used in the preparation of suspension.
Discuss in briefly the formulation of suspensions. How will you evaluate the
suspensions?
OR
What are emulsions? Explain different of types of emulsions? Write a note on
formulation of emulsions.
What are the different types of identification tests for emulsion?
Add a note on multiple emulsion.
3 Explain in detail quality control tests for the coated tablets with the specifications
stated in pharmacopeia.
Describe various excipients used in the formulation of tablets.
OR
What are the reasons for coating a tablets? Write about types and rationale of
different coating processes.
Describe in detail film coating process.
4 Explain in detail the types of parenteral preparations and their advantages. Describe
production facilities and environmental control required for the preparation of
parenterals.
OR
Explain formulations and manufacture of eye drops.
Describe in detail evaluation of parenterals.
5 Write in detail different types of propellants used in aerosols and describe in detail
packaging materials and methods used in the manufacture of aerosols.
OR
What are the ideal properties of packaging materials? What do you mean by tamper
proof packaging Describe in detail strip and blister packaging.