Foye’s Principles of Medicinal Chemistry, Seventh Edition, incorporates case studies and clinical relevance throughout the text, bringing the foundational science of medicinal chemistry to life and preparing students for the rigors of clinical practice.
With contributions from experienced researchers, educators, and clinicians, the text provides authoritative coverage of drug discovery and in-depth examination of the chemistry of pharmacodynamic agents, integrating principles of medicinal chemistry with pharmacology and clinical pharmacy. This approach helps students gain the knowledge and application skills needed to contribute meaningfully to the health care team and to ensure that patients receive the most beneficial therapies.
The Seventh Edition features new and revised chapters to meet the needs of today’s medicinal chemistry students and faculty. New chapters focus on membrane drug transporters and nutrition and obesity, while other features include:
Abbreviation lists to highlight important terminology used throughout the chapters.
Chapter-opening Clinical Scenarios, with related Scenario Outcome and Chemical Analysis features at the end of each chapter, illustrating the application of key concepts to patient care.
Clinical Significance boxes, which provide a practicing clinician’s perspective on the connection between medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical care.
Case Studies, which ask students to apply their knowledge of medicinal chemistry to choose the most appropriate therapeutic option for a specific patient.
References, additional readings, and appendices such as pH values for tissue and body fluids and pKa values for selected drugs.