Synthesis of Best-Seller Drugs

ISBN-13: 9780124114920 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 868 str.

Vardanyan, Ruben Hruby, Victor

Opis

Synthesis of Best-Seller Drugs is a key reference guide for all those involved with the design, development, and use of the best-selling drugs. Designed for ease of use, this book provides detailed information on the most popular drugs, using a practical layout arranged according to drug type. Each chapter reviews the main drugs in each of nearly 40 key therapeutic areas, also examining their classification, novel structural features, models of action, and synthesis. Of high interest to all those who work in the captivating areas of biologically active compounds and medicinal drug synthesis, in particular medicinal chemists, biochemists, and pharmacologists, the book aims to support current research efforts, while also encouraging future developments in this important field.

• Describes methods of synthesis, bioactivity and related drugs in key therapeutic areas
• Reviews the main drugs in each of nearly 40 key therapeutic areas, also examining their classification, novel structural features, models of action, and more
• Presents a practical layout designed for use as a quick reference tool by those working in drug design, development and implementation

Spis treści

1. General Anesthetics2. Local Anesthetics3. Analgesics 4. Soporific Agents (Hypnotics and Sedative Drugs)5. Anxiolytics (Tranquilizers)6. Antipsychotics7. Antidepressants8. Central nervous system stimulants9. Antiepileptic Drugs10. Antiparkinsonian drugs11. Adrenergic (Sympathomimetic) Drugs12. Adrenoblockers13. Cholinomimetics14. Anticholinergic Drugs15. Centrally Acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants 16. Antihistamine Drugs17. Cardiotonic Inotropic Drugs18. Antiarrhythmic drugs19. Antianginal Drugs20. Hypolipidemic and antihyperlipidemic drugs21. Diuretics22. Antihypertensive Drugs23. Drugs for Treating Respiratory System Diseases 24. Antithrombotic Drugs (Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets and Thrombolytics)25. Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs26. Hyperglycemic and Hypoglycemic Drugs27. Steroid Hormones28. Antineoplastic Agents29. Immunopharmacological Drugs30. Antibiotics31. Antibacterial Drugs32. Antimicobacterial Drugs33. Antifungal Drugs34. Antiviral Drugs35. Drugs for Treating Protozoan Infections36. Anthelmintics37. Proton Pump Inhibitors38. Drugs for Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction

O autorze

Research Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arizona Regents Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arizona