Advantages 1. Dosing Flexibility: – Advantage: Powders offer dosing flexibility as they can be easily divided into various dosage strengths, allowing for precise and customized dosing. 2. Ease of Administration: – Advantage: Powders are often easy to administer, especially when reconstituted into liquid form, making them suitable for pediatric or geriatric populations. 3. … Read more
Established in 1990, Strides Pharma Science Limited is a renowned global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Bangalore, India. With two distinct business verticals – Regulated Markets and Emerging Markets – Strides boasts a widespread global manufacturing presence, encompassing eight state-of-the-art facilities across four continents. Among these facilities are five US FDA-approved units and two dedicated to … Read more
The GPAT 2024 examination is scheduled for the second week of May 2024. GPAT, or Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test, is a nationally conducted entrance exam designed for admission to M. Pharma programs. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is responsible for conducting the exam. GPAT scores are accepted by various institutions, including all AICTE institutions, the … Read more
Are you passionate about advancing pharmaceutical sciences through innovative research? Here’s an exciting opportunity for highly motivated individuals to join the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) BHU as Research Scientists. This position offers a unique platform to contribute to cutting-edge research projects and make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Position: Research Scientist Institute: Indian … Read more
Naphthalene is used to manufacture ‘moth balls’ to safeguard woollen clothes. However, its usage has diminished with the advent of p-dichlorobenzene due to its less offensive odor.
The chemical reactions of naphthalene are quite similar to those of benzene. It can easily undergo substitution and form additional products. However, it is not as aromatic as benzene. So, the double bonds in naphthalene show some of the reactivity of alkenes, which makes it form additional compounds more quickly than benzene. The reaction stops … Read more
Naphthalene is a white solid aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C10H8. Here are some of its physical properties: 1. Appearance: Naphthalene is a white crystalline solid that can appear colorless or slightly yellowish in impure forms. 2. Odor: Naphthalene has a distinctive, strong odor often described as mothball-like. This odor is characteristic of naphthalene … Read more
Naphthalene constitutes the largest part of coal-tar, accounting for approximately 6-10%. The hydrocarbon was initially noticed as a residue in the condensers during the distillation of the naphtha portion, hence its name. It is typically obtained by cooling the middle oil fraction (160-230°), where naphthalene crystallizes. The raw crystals are removed through centrifugation. 1. From … Read more
Proof spirit and isotonic solutions are two different concepts in the context of solutions, and they are typically discussed in the field of chemistry and pharmacy. Let’s briefly explore each term and its relation to freezing point and molecular weight: Proof Spirit Definition: Proof spirit is a term historically used to express the alcohol content … Read more
In pharmaceutical calculations, percentage solutions and allegations are commonly used for various purposes, including determining concentrations, preparing solutions, and compounding medications. Here’s an overview of calculations involving percentage solutions and allegations: Percentage Solutions Calculation of Percentage: The percentage is calculated as (part/whole) 100. For example, to calculate the percentage concentration of a drug in a … Read more
