Description
An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry (Sixth Edition) is a comprehensive and accessible guide to understanding how drugs work and how new medicines are discovered and developed. Designed for students with little prior knowledge, this bestselling textbook provides a clear introduction to the multidisciplinary science behind modern pharmaceuticals.
The book begins by explaining the fundamental principles of drug action, focusing on biological targets such as receptors and enzymes. It then explores pharmacodynamics—the molecular mechanisms by which drugs exert their effects—and pharmacokinetics, which examines how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated in the body.
Further chapters detail the drug discovery and design process, including the stages required before a medicine can be approved for public use. The text also highlights key therapeutic drug classes and emerging topics in medicinal chemistry, supported by engaging case studies that illustrate real-world examples of drug development.
To enhance learning, the Online Resource Centre offers valuable support materials. Students benefit from multiple-choice questions, journal club activities, molecular modelling exercises using Chem3D, web articles on recent scientific advances, and assignments designed to strengthen analytical and problem-solving skills. Instructors gain access to a comprehensive test bank, downloadable figures, answer keys, and ready-to-use PowerPoint slides for every chapter.
Ideal for students of medicinal chemistry, pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and related health disciplines, An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry (Sixth Edition) remains an essential resource for understanding drug action and modern drug development.
