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
• Describes the active ingredient monographs