Textbook of Medicinal Chemistry Volume II

Descriptions

This book highlights the status of medicinal chemistry in drug discovery process. This volume encompasses 26 chapters. Chapters 1 to 10 discuss various anti-infective agents and antibiotics. Chapters 11 and 12 provide in-depth coverage of antiviral and anticancer drugs, with clear explanations of their mechanisms of action. Chapters 13 to 17 explore cardiovascular agents, including antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, antihyperlipidemic drugs and anticoagulants. Chapters 18 and 20 cover oral hypoglycemic agents and hormones, respectively, illustrated with detailed figures. Chapter 19 addresses steroids, including their nomenclature, stereochemistry, structures, and synthesis. Chapter 21 focuses on diagnostic drugs and reagents with relevant examples. Chapters 22 to 25 delve into drug discovery and development, quantitative structure–activity relationship (QSAR), computer-aided drug design (CADD) and enzyme inhibition, supported by well-structured illustrations and equations. Chapter 26 introduces the foundational concepts of combinatorial chemistry.

Both Volumes I and II cover the entire medicinal chemistry syllabus for BPharm course and would useful to the students and candidates preparing for competitive examinations like GPAT and those entering the drug/pharmaceutical industry.

Specifications

ISBN	9789349881150
Published Year	2026
Binding	Paperback
Subject	Medicinal Chemistry
Pages	524
Weight	0.7 (In Kg)
Dimension	17 × 23.8 × 1.7
Readership	BPharm students/candidates appearing in competitive examinations like GPAT/medicinal chemists entering drug industry

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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