The purpose of this book is to present Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry to the readers in an interesting and easily understandable text. This book, ‘Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry’ broadly complies with the requirements of Pharmacy Council of India for Medicinal Chemistry in Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) and for Pharmaceutical Chemistry in Diploma in pharmacy (D.Pharm.). The book is also intended to provide a basic understanding of Medicinal Chemistry to students pursuing M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry course, and to any science graduate interested in Medicinal Chemistry of drugs.
Each chapter starts with an introduction of the topic and delves into chemical classification, structure activity relationship (SAR) studies, chemical structures and the mode/mechanism of action. Each chapter is presented in a simple language so as to make the reader grasp the intricacies of the topic with ease. Best efforts have been taken to incorporate latest developments in the book and to ensure that there are no mistakes in the text.
Contents –
1. Nomenclature of Heterocyclies
2. Local Anesthetic Agents
3. Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs
4. Anticonvulsants
5. Adrenergic Drugs
6. Cholinergic Drugs
7. Analgesic Agents
8. Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs(NSAIDs)
9. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
10. Antidepressants
11. Central Nervous System Stimulants
12. Antianginal and Antithrombotic Agents
13. Antisrrhythmic Agents
14. Antihypertensives
15. Antibiotics
16. Antifungak Agents
17. Antiamoebic Drugs
18. Antimalarials and Other Antiprotozoal Agents
19. Antiviral Drugs
20. Sulfonamides
21. Antimycobacterial Agents
22. Diuretics
23. Antihistaminics
24. Anticancer Drugs
25. Steroidal Hormones
26. Antitussives and Expectorants
27. Antiparkinsonismn
28. Antispasmodic and Antiulcer Drugs
29. Coagulants, Haenostatics and Anticoagulants
30. Hypoglycemic Agents
31. Thyroid Hormones and Antithyroid Drugs
32. Vitamins
Index
