Tamil University 2010 M.Pharm Branch VIII – PHYTOPHARMACY AND PHYTOMEDICINE IV – INDIAN SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE - Question Paper

March 2010
[KW 339] Sub. Code: 2875
M.PHARM. DEGREE exam
(Regulations 2006)
Candidates admitted from 2006-2007 onwards
FIRST YEAR
Branch VIII – PHYTOPHARMACY AND PHYTOMEDICINE
Paper IV – INDIAN SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE
Q.P. Code : 262875
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks

ans All ques.

I. Essay ques. : (3 x 20 = 60)
1. a) define the infrastructural facilities needed for me manufacturer
and quality control of phytomedicines.
b) explain the methods of collection, purification and processing of
natural drug sources for use in I indigenous medicine.
2. a) Write an essay on issues encountered in standardization of
ayurvedic dosage forms.
b) Regulatory requirements guiding the sale and usage of drugs in
complimentary systems of medicine.
3. a) Write an essay on the need and hurdles to the pharmacological
screening of drugs in indigenous medicine.
b) Comments on the traditional methods of preparation of drugs in
unani system of medicine.

II. Write Short Notes : (8 x five = 40)
1. Branches and specializations in ayurveda.
2. Role of siddha medicine in treatment of chronic ailments.
3. Varieties of dosage forms in unani.
4. Homeopathic mother tinetuses.
5. Pitfalls in standardization of homeopathic drugs.
6. Ayurvedic drugs for cardiac ailments.
7. Safety / toxicity of drugs in complimentary medicine.
8. Modern methods of manufacture of traditional ayurvedic formulations
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