Medicinal Chemistry II, Course Code BP 501T for Fifth Semester Bachelor in Pharmacy

Descriptions

This book is the result of author's over 30 years of teaching and collaboration with graduate students across multiple universities. Medicinal chemistry is a vital discipline in drug discovery and development (DDD), bridging various scientific fields such as biology, toxicology, pharmacology, and more. The positive feedback on the previous works has inspired the authors to create this comprehensive yet accessible resource.

Designed for undergraduate students preparing for Medicinal Chemistry II, this volume follows the revised syllabus of the Pharmacy Council of India. It consists of thirteen chapters covering topics such as antihistamines, anticancer agents and diuretics among others. Each chapter includes an introduction, classification, structure–activity relationship (SAR), drug structures, IUPAC names, mechanisms of action,

uses and synthesis all aimed at enhancing student understanding.

Specifications

ISBN	9789349057173
Published Year	2025
Binding	Paperback
Subject	Pharmacy
Pages	200
Weight	0.296 (In Kg)
Dimension	17.3 × 24 × 0.3
Readership	Fifth Semester bachelor's in pharmacy(BPharma)

About the Author

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K Ilango

K Ilango, MPharm, PhD, FIC, is currently Professor and Principal at Tagore College of Pharmacy, Chennai. He holds degrees from the Department of Pharmacy, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, and the Birla Institute of Science and Technology (BITS), Pilani, Rajasthan, and earned his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai. With 32 years of teaching experience and over a decade in research, he specializes in Medicinal Chemistry and Phytochemistry. He also has two years of pharmaceutical industry experience as a production chemist. Dr. Ilango has made substantial contributions to the field, with more than 250 scientific publications in national and international journals and several Indian patents. He has authored books in pharmaceutical chemistry, including Textbook of Medicinal Chemistry, Volumes I and II and Medicinal Chemistry for Pharm D, further enriching the academic landscape. He is actively involved in various statutory bodies, reflecting his commitment to the advancement of pharmaceutical education and research.

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P Valentina

P. Valentina, MPharm, PhD, is currently Professor and Principal at PERI College of Pharmacy, Chennai. She completed her graduation at Periyar College of Pharmaceutical Sciences for Girls, Trichy, and studied at the College of Pharmacy, Madras Medical College, Chennai. She earned her PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai. With 30 years of teaching experience and two years of pharmaceutical industry experience, Dr. Valentina has made significant contributions to pharmaceutical education and research. She has authored over 75 scientific publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals, reflecting her dedication to advancing the field. She is also the author of Textbook of Medicinal Chemistry, Volumes I and II and Medicinal Chemistry for Pharm D, further establishing her as a key figure in pharmaceutical education.

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