Target Drug Delivery System B.Pharmacy 7th Semester 2025 (2024-2025) Previous Year's Question Papers/Notes Download - HK Technical PGIMS

1. Introduction

Definition and importance of targeted drug delivery

Advantages and disadvantages over conventional drug delivery

2. Types of Targeted Drug Delivery Systems

•Liposomes- 

Structure and composition 

Methods of preparation

•Niosomes-

Structure and benefits over liposomes

Preparation techniques

•Nanoparticles- 

Types (nanospheres, nanocapsules)

Drug encapsulation and release mechanisms

•Monoclonal Antibodies (MAbs)- 

Role in drug targeting

Applications in cancer therapy

4. Methods of Drug Encapsulation-

•Sonication

•Solvent dispersion

•Phase evaporation

5. Applications of Targeted Drug Delivery-

•Cancer treatment

•Neurological disorders

•Gene therapy

6. Challenges and Future Perspectives-

•Stability and biocompatibility issues

•Cost and manufacturing limitations

•Emerging technologies in drug delivery