Medicinal Chemistry: Fundaments presents the cycle of the life of drugs, their physico-chemical properties, and consequences that arise in development. The fundamental concepts of Medicinal Chemistry (pharmacophore, prodrugs, Lipinsky rules) are also presented, including discussions on specific concerns of the European Pharmacopeia the industrialist's bible its role, and a description of the monographs of active principles.
Defines the lifecycle of drugs
Explains the physico-chemical properties and consequences of a drug
Studies the fundamental concepts of medicinal chemistry