This book gives a concise introduction to the chemistry of therapeutically active compounds. Written in a readable style that makes the information easily accessible, the book includes a brief review of drug development spans from the discovery to the final product. With emphasis on the description of their pharmacological effects, the content is organized by drug class. Coverage includes existing drugs, their biological properties, and their quantitative structure-activity relationship. Primarily intended for the students and professionals in the pharmaceutical industry, Medicinal Chemistry assumes little prior knowledge on the subect, making it ideal for classroom and training seminar use.
- ISBN13 9781420065800
- Publish Date 27 December 2007
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
- Imprint CRC Press Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 340
- Language English