The primary objective of this 4-volume book series is to educate PharmD students on the subject of medicinal chemistry. The book set serves as a reference guide to pharmacists on aspects of chemical basis of drug action. This first volume of the series is comprised of 8 chapters focusing on basic background information about medicinal chemistry. It takes a succinct and conceptual approach to introducing important fundamental concepts required for a clear understanding of various facets of pharmacotherapeutic agents, drug metabolism and important biosynthetic pathways that are relevant to drug action. Notable topics covered in this first volume include the scope and importance of medicinal chemistry in pharmacy education, a comprehensive discussion of the organic functional groups present in drugs, and information about four major types of biomolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids) and key heterocyclic ring systems. The concepts of acid-base chemistry and salt formation, and their applications to the drug action and design follow thereafter. These include concepts of solubility and lipid-water partition coefficient (LWPC), isosterism, stereochemical properties, mechanisms of drug action, drug receptor interactions critical for pharmacological responses of drugs, and much more. Students and teachers will be able to integrate the knowledge presented in the book and apply medicinal chemistry concepts to understand the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of therapeutic agents in the body.

Provides a concise introduction to the chemistry of therapeutically active compounds, written in a readable and accessible style. The title begins by reviewing the structures and nomenclature of the more common classes of naturally occurring compounds found in biological organisms. An overview of medicinal chemistry is followed by chapters covering the discovery and design of drugs, pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism, The book concludes with a chapter on organic synthesis, followed by a brief look at drug development from the research stage through to marketing the final product. The text assumes little in the way of prior biological knowledge. relevant biology is included through biological topics, examples and the Appendices. Incorporates summary sections, examples, applications and problems Each chapter contains an additional summary section and solutions to the questions are provided at the end of the text Invaluable for undergraduates studying within the chemical, pharmaceutical and life sciences.

This text/reference presents fundamental aspects of medicinal chemistry and contains comprehensive information on approximately 5,000 drugs currently in use, describing their therapeutic uses, their mechanisms of action, and their main side and harmful effects. Employs the latest World Health Organization (WHO) pharmacological classification and provides extensive information for drugs on WHO's latest list of basic or essential pharmaceuticals, including history: chemical, trade and generic names; chemical structure; obtention; physical and chemical properties; mechanisms of action; therapeutic uses; adverse reactions; biotransformation; chemical and pharmacological incompatibilities; bioavailability; dosage; storage; and assay.

‘Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry’ serves as a comprehensive guide to exploring the dynamic and evolving field of medicinal chemistry. Written with precision and expertise, this book provides a practical journey into the principles and applications underpinning the development of pharmaceutical agents. With a focus on the intersection of chemistry and medicine, the text delves deeply into the molecular mechanisms controlling drug action, emphasizing the importance of understanding structure-activity relationships. This book highlights the complexities of drug design, synthesis and optimization through the fundamental concepts of medicinal chemistry. It meets the needs of both novice learners and experienced practitioners in the field, offering a balanced mix of theoretical foundations and practical applications. Readers will find explanations on the chemical basis of various diseases, identification of drug targets, and design of molecules with therapeutic potential. Notably, the author uses a clear writing style, which highlights complex concepts and facilitates an intuitive understanding of the subject matter. The inclusion of case studies and real-world examples further enhances the practical relevance of the book, fostering a deeper appreciation for the role of medicinal chemistry in modern health care. ‘Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry’ stands as an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and professionals seeking a holistic understanding of the principles of drug discovery and development. Its broad coverage and accessible approach make it an invaluable tool for those wishing to unravel the secrets of medicinal chemistry and contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical science.

First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD): From Ligand-Based Methods to Structure-Based Approaches outlines the basic theoretical principles, methodologies and applications of different fundamental and advanced CADD approaches and techniques. Including information on current protocols as well as recent developments in the computational methods, tools and techniques used for rational drug design, the book explains the fundamental aspects of CADD, combining this with a practical understanding of the various in silico approaches used in modern drug discovery processes to assess the field in a comprehensive and systematic manner. Providing up-to-date, information and guidance for scientists, researchers, students and teachers, the book helps readers address specific academic and research related problems using illustrative explanations, examples and case studies, which are systematically reviewed. - Highlights in silico approaches to drug design and discovery using computational tools and techniques - Details ligand-based and structure-based drug design in a comprehensive and systematic approach - Summarizes recent developments in computational drug design strategy as novel approaches of rational drug designing

This book, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, delivers the latest information on biotransformation and other pharmacokinetic parameters required to assess drug safety in drug discovery and development. Drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) is considered a rational strategy for the design, optimization, and selection of successful drug candidates in the pre-clinical stages of drug discovery. The evaluation of various pharmacokinetic parameters such as aqueous solubility, lipophilicity, cell permeability, bioavailability, protein binding, and metabolism and elimination half-life, drug–drug interactions (DDIs), and toxicokinetics is essential for a candidate drug to become a successful therapeutic agent. This book discusses recent advances in in-silico tools and in vitro/in vivo experimental techniques applied in pharmacokinetic, metabolomic, and bioanalytical studies. Key Features: • Presents pharmacokinetic and biotransformation parameters used for pre-clinical safety evaluations • Depicts experimental and biophysical techniques used in bioanalytical and metabolomic studies • Summarizes in silico, in vitro, and in vivo methods used in drug–enzyme interactions, drug– drug interactions, and toxicokinetics Written by a global team of experts, this book is a valuable resource for drug discovery scientists, drug developers, medicinal chemists, pharmacologists, biochemists, clinicians, biomedical scientists, healthcare professionals, researchers, teaching faculty, and students.

This book continues to be the definitive reference on drug metabolism with an emphasis on new scientific and regulatory developments. It has been updated based on developments that have occurred in the last 5 years, with new chapters on large molecules disposition, stereo-selectivity in drug metabolism, drug transporters and metabolic activation of drugs. Some chapters have been prepared by new authors who have emerged as subject area experts in the decade that has passed since publication of the first edition.

Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry