Introduction to Biotechnology.

1. Introduction to
Biotechnology
Amrita Sutradhar
B. Pharm, M. Pharm (JU)
Lecturer
Department of Pharmacy
Primeasia University.
Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2. What is Biotechnology?
Biotechnology is a vast and rapidly growing branch
of science.
It is the product of interaction between Biology and
Technology.
It is an integrated application of techniques to draw
benefits from the properties and capacities of living
organisms for the welfare of mankind.
Biotechnology is an applied science and has many
basic sciences incorporated in it e.g. Microbiology,
Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, chemistry,
industrial technology etc.

3. Impact of Biotechnology on Pharmacy practice:
Advancement in Biotechnology will invent newer drugs,
newer drug delivery system, new diagnostic agents and
procedures etc.
Pharmacist’s role:
Patient counseling regarding health care and
biotechnological products.
Educating the people regarding these newer drugs, their
probable new interactions and adverse effects.
Monitoring of patient compliance and effectiveness of the
medication.
Dispensing some diagnostic tools and interpretation of
results.
Thus, the role of Pharmacist will expand because of
increased number of drugs and diagnostic tools.

4. Biotechnological products:
Antibiotics
Monoclonal antibodies
Insulin
Growth hormones
Interferon
Clotting factors
Vitamin
Enzymes
Antivenom serum

5. Some biotechnological products in
Bangladesh market
Generic name Brand name
Erythropoetin Epoetin
Human Insulin Maxsulin
Enoxaparin
Sodium
Parinox
Filgastrim Filastin

6. Vaccines:
Hepatitis Vaccine
Influenza vaccine
Rabies vaccine
Cholera vaccine
Polio vaccine