Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Sciences

Download or read book Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Sciences written by Nita K. Pandit and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique textbook provides an introductory, yet comprehensive overview of the pharmaceutical sciences. It is the first text of its kind to pursue an interdisciplinary approach in this area of study. Readers are introduced to basic concepts related to the specific disciplines in the pharmaceutical sciences, including pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, and medicinal chemistry. In an easy-to-read writing style, the book provides readers with up-to-date information on pharmacogenomics and includes comprehensive coverage of industrial drug development and regulatory approval processes. Each chapter includes chapter outlines and critical-thinking exercises, as well as numerous tables and graphs. More than 160 illustrations complement the text.