Pharmaceutical
Inorganic Chemistry
Unit- 01
Lecture- 01
Topic- Introduction of
Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
•Pharmaceutical chemistry is the
chemistry of drugs and of medicinal
and pharmaceutical products.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmaceutical chemistry is a specialized science
which depends on other chemical disciplines like
inorganic, organic, analytical, physical and colloid
chemistry and also on medico-biological disciplines
such as pharmacology, Physiology, biological
chemistry etc.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
CHEMICAL DISCIPLINES- MEDICO-BIOLOGICAL DISCIPLINES-
• INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, • PHARMACOLOGY,
• ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, • PHYSIOLOGY,
• ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, • BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY,
• PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY,
• COLLOID CHEMISTRY
Introduction to Pharmaceutical
Chemistry
• Pharmaceutical chemistry is a science that makes
use of the general law of chemistry to study drugs,
i.e. their preparation, chemical nature,
composition, structure influence on the organism
and studies, the physical and chemical property of
drugs, the methods of quality control and the
conditions of their usage.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
PHARMACEUTICAL
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry is a
science that makes use of the laws of
chemistry to study inorganic substances
as drug i.e. their preparation, chemical
nature, composition, structure, influence on
an organism etc.
PHARMACEUTICAL
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry is the
study of all the elements and their
compounds except carbon and its
compounds (which is studied under
organic chemistry).
PHARMACEUTICAL
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
PHARMACEUTICAL
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Inorganic chemistry describes the
characteristics of substances such as
nonliving matter and minerals which are
found in the earth except the class of
organic compounds.
PHARMACEUTICAL
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
The main source of inorganic drugs
to be the natural source such as
MINERALS.
MINERALS
• Mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic solid
with a definite chemical composition and a
crystalline structure.
• They are solid at room temperature and are
usually formed through geological processes.
Common examples include quartz, feldspar, and
mica.
Difference between Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
& Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
1. It is the study of molecules that contain CORBON 1. It is the study of all compounds that DO NOT contain
compounds. CORBON compounds.
2. They have much lower melting & boiling points. 2. They have much higher melting & boiling points.
3. Less soluble in water. 3. Soluble in water.
4. They always contain CARBON. 4. They contain metal and other elements.
5. C—H bonds are the characteristics of organic 5. C—H bonds are not found in inorganic compounds.
compounds.
6. They are more inflammable (more volatile) but are 6. They are less inflammable (less volatile) and good
poorer conductors of heat and electricity. conductors of heat and electricity.
7. They are derived from activities of living organisms. 7. They are formed due to natural geographical
processes and are made in labs.
Importance of Pharmaceutical Inorganic
Chemistry
Pharm. Inorganic Chemistry are useful in the following ways-
1. For therapeutic purpose: Astringents, Antimicrobials.
2. As Pharmaceutical Aid: Bentonite, Talc.
3. To Change the reaction of body fluid either by acidifier or
alkalizer: Antacids, Alkali.
4. Replacing the normal content of body fluids: Na+, K+, Ca++
5. As reagents to carry out the reactions: Catalysts (Pt, Ni).
6. In Pharmaceutical Analysis: Titrants (KMnO4, EDTA)
A. Classification Based on their Uses-
1. Acidifiers- Acidifiers are used to enhance the acidity temporarily in GIT.
Example: Dilute Hydrochloric Acid.
2. Alkalizers- Alkalizers are used to induce the alkaline condition/ used in acidic condition of body.
Example: Sodium Citrate.
3. Antacids-
