MAY 2017 Sub. Code: 2904
M.PHARM. DEGREE EXAMINATION
FIRST YEAR
BRANCH I PHARMACEUTICS
PAPER IV ADVANCES IN DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM

Q.P. Code 262904
Time Three hours Maximum 100 Marks
I. Elaborate on: x 20 40)
1. Describe various parameters to be taken into account before selecting a drug for
sustained action formulation.
2. Explain the advantages of Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems. According to the
technological basis of their approach, how are these systems classified? Give an
account of the marketed forms of these systems.
II. Write notes on: (10 x 6 60)
1. Coacervation Phase separation.
2. Bio degradable polymers.
3. Safety and efficacy aspects of controlled release systems.
4. Long acting insulin preparations.
5. Reservoir devices.
6. Buccal strips.
7. Trans mucosal Permeability enhancers.
8. In situ gels and its evaluations.
9. Nanoparticles.
10.Immunoconjugates.