About the Book: 

Dive into the intricate world of medicinal chemistry with the enlightening "Medicinal Chemistry, Third Edition." Designed to cater to the needs of pharmacy and science students, this edition has been meticulously revised and expanded to encompass 37 comprehensive chapters.

            From the fundamental principles of medicinal chemistry to the synthesis, structure-activity relationships, and therapeutic applications of pharmacodynamic agents, this book delves deep into the realm of drug design and chemotherapeutic agents. Authored with clarity and precision, each chapter offers a wealth of knowledge distilled from the author's expertise and feedback from the educational community.

            Embark on a journey through the physicochemical properties of organic medicinal agents, drug metabolism, and the innovative techniques of combinatorial chemistry. With a nod to the author's supporters and contributors, this edition stands as a testament to collaboration and dedication in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.

Contents:   

 1.        Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry

2.        Physicochemical Properties of Organic Medicinal Agents

3.        Drug Metaboilsm

 4.        Cholinergic and Anticholinergic Drugs

5.        Adrenergic Drugs

 6.        Adrenoreceptor Blocking Agents or Adrenergic Antagonists

7.        Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs

8.        Antipsychotic Agents

9.        Anticonvulsants

10.        General Anaesthetics

11.        Narcotic Analgesics and Narcotic Antagonists

12.        Non-Steroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

13.        Antihistamines

14.        Anticancer Agents

15.        Cardiovascular Agents

 16.        Antihyperlipidemic Agents

 17.        Coagulants and Anticoagulants

 18.        Diuretics

 19.        Antidiabetic Agents

 20.        Local Anesthetics

 21.        Steroidal Drugs

 22.        Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs

 23.        Sulfonamides and Sulphones

 24.        Penicillins

 25.        Cephalosporins

 26.        Aminoglycosides

 27.        Tetracyclines

 28.        Macrolides  

29.     Antimalarials

 30.        Anti-Tubercular Agents

 31.        Urinary Anti-Infective Agents

 32.        Antiviral Agents

 33.        Antifungal Agents

 34.        Anti-Protozoal Drugs

 35.        Anthelmintics

 36.        Drug Design

 37.        Combinatorial Chemistry

37.        Glossary of Medicinal Chemistry Terms

About the Author:

Rama Rao Nadendla is the Principal of Chalapathi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Autonomous), Guntur, and also serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur. He earned a Gold Medal in B.Pharmacy from Gulbarga University in 2007, completed his M.Pharmacy with distinction from BITS Pilani, and holds a Ph.D. from JNTU Hyderabad. With 33 years of teaching and research experience, He has made significant contributions to pharmaceutical and drug delivery sciences, focusing on overcoming critical challenges and enhancing therapeutic effectiveness. His scholarly impact is reflected in over 4059 citations, an h-index of 30, and an i10 index of 105 on Google Scholar. He has authored 20 books and book chapters and has been granted six patents, published 06 patents with four additional patents filed. His extensive publication record includes over 619 research papers in reputable journals, making him a prominent figure in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences. His contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the APTI Special Appreciation Award in 2023 for his outstanding contribution to the pharmacy profession, the Lifetime Achievement Award by APTI-AP State Branch in 2023, and the Best Principal Award from the Anti-Viral Research Society in 2023. Additionally, Acharya Nagarjuna University honored him with the Best Patent Award in 2023. He was awarded a best Research Paper Award in 2018 from Sun Pure Research Incubation Centre. He is also recipient of Prof ML Khorana Memorial Award in 2001 for Best Research Paper from IJPSC.