Foye's principles of medicinal chemistry /

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Principles of drug discovery -- Drug receptors affecting neurotransmission and enzymes as catalytic receptors -- Pharmacodynamic agents -- Disease state management

This edition places emphasis on patient-focused pharmaceutical care and on the pharmacist as a therapeutic consultant, rather than a chemist. A new disease state management section explains appropriate therapeutic options for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and men's and women's health problems