Pharmaceutical Microbiology
| Author’s Name | Dr. Imtiyaz Wani, S.Vikas & Company |
| Editions | Latest Edition |
| Publishers | S.Vikas & Company |
Pharmaceutical Microbiology – B.Pharmacy – Semester 3 – As per PCI Syllabus
| Author’s Name | Dr. Kuntal Das |
| Editions | First Edition |
| Publishers | Nirali Prakashan |
Pharmaceutical Microbiology- As Per PCI Syllabus for B.Pharm 3rd Semester
| Author’s Name | Dr. Prashant Kumar Dr. Nidhi Tyagi, Dr. Prashant Kumar Katiyarni |
| Editions | First Edition |
| Publishers | IP Innovative Publication Pvt. Ltd. |
Pharmaceutical Microbiology Book for B.Pharm 3rd Semester
| Author’s Name | Dr. Brijesh Singh & Dr. Yogesh Kumar Kantilal Patel Dr. R. Manivannan |
| Editions | Latest Edition |
| Publishers | Thakur Publication Pvt Ltd |
Pharmaceutical Microbiology Topic-wise Summary
Microbiology Basics
- Introduction, History & Importance of Microbiology
- Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes
- Bacterial Ultrastructure & Morphology
- Nutritional requirements & culture media
- Physical parameters for growth
- Growth curve, isolation & preservation of pure cultures
- Cultivation of anaerobes
- Quantitative measurement of bacterial growth: total & viable count
- Microscopy techniques: phase contrast, dark field, electron microscopy
Bacterial Identification & Sterilization
- Bacterial identification: staining techniques (simple, Gram’s, Acid-fast), biochemical tests (IMViC)
- Sterilization methods: physical, chemical, gaseous, radiation, mechanical
- Evaluation of sterilization efficiency
- Large-scale sterilization equipment
- Sterility indicators
Fungi, Viruses & Disinfection
- Morphology, classification, reproduction, and cultivation of Fungi & Viruses
- Disinfectants: classification & mode of action
- Factors influencing disinfection
- Antiseptics evaluation: bacteriostatic & bactericidal actions
- Sterility testing of pharmaceutical products (solids, liquids, ophthalmic) as per IP, BP, USP
Aseptic Techniques & Microbiological Assays
- Aseptic area design & laminar flow equipment
- Sources of contamination & prevention methods
- Clean area classification
- Microbiological assays: principles & methods
- Standardization of antibiotics, vitamins, amino acids
- Assessment of new antibiotics
Microbial Spoilage & Cell Culture
- Types of spoilage & factors affecting microbial spoilage of pharmaceutical products
- Sources & types of microbial contaminants
- Assessment of microbial contamination & spoilage
- Preservation using antimicrobial agents
- Evaluation of microbial stability of formulations
- Animal cell culture: growth, general procedure, primary, established & transformed cultures
Applications in pharmaceutical industry & research