New Drug Discovery and Development

✍ Scribed by Daniel Lednicer(auth.)

• Year: 2006
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 194
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

A case history approach to drug synthesis and discovery

Discover the origins of some of today’s most popular drug therapies. Explore case histories and gain insight into major classes of antibiotics, antiviral drugs, analgesics, steroids, compounds designed to lower cholesterol, and more. Review the steps required for FDA approval.  This is a great reference for students in medicinal chemistry, researchers in pharmaceuticals, and medical practitioners.Content:
Chapter 1 Antibiotics (pages 1–22):
Chapter 2 Antiviral Drugs (pages 23–34):
Chapter 3 Antihypertensive Agents (pages 35–55):
Chapter 4 Lipid Lowering Drugs (pages 57–71):
Chapter 5 Centrally Acting Analgesics (pages 73–89):
Chapter 6 Nonopiate Analgesic Agents (pages 91–109):
Chapter 7 Steroids (pages 111–143):
Chapter 8 Histamine (pages 145–160):
Chapter 9 From Lab Bench to Pharmacy Shelf (pages 161–171):