Title: New drug discovery and development /
Authors: Lednicer, Daniel, 1929-
Publisher: Wiley,
Year: 2007
Subjects: Pharmaceutical chemistry.; Drugs Design.; Drug development.; Drug Design; Drug Industry; Drug Therapy methods
Abstract: "This guide to drug synthesis and discovery focuses on case histories. Organized by drug category, the guide introduces readers to the interplay of research and serendipity that is responsible for many commonly prescribed drugs today. Moreover, the author demonstrates how the discovery and development of a new drug or drug category creates a domino effect, leading to the development of newer therapeutics as pharmaceutical companies compete to satisfy market demands." "Illustrated with chemical structures, and supplemented by an appendix for those readers who need assistance in interpreting the structures, the text is highly suited for students in medicinal chemistry, as well as for researchers in pharmaceuticals and medical practitioners in search of new insights into drug synthesis and discovery."--BOOK JACKET.
Contents: Antibiotics -- Antiviral drugs -- Antihypertensive agents -- Lipid lowering drugs -- Centrally acting analgesics -- Non-opiate analgesic agents -- Steroids -- Histamine -- From lab bench to pharmacy shelf.