This book provides the ultimate resource for medicinal and pharmaceutical chemists, presenting concise chemical, physical, and bibliographic data on drugs and pharmacological agents. More than 30,000 compounds are contained in 8,200 entries.
Coverage includes all currently marketed drugs, pharmacological tools, bioactive natural products, and compounds in the later stages of clinical trials.
The types of data provided include

entry names

synonyms indicating generic names, trade names, and company codes

accurately drawn diagrams depicting stereochemistry

approved names

trade names

molecular formulae and weight

physical properties, including melting point and/or boiling point

disassociation constant

partition coefficients - both experimental and calculated

hazard and toxicity data

patenting company

marketing/development status

therapeutic uses

mechanism of action

key literature citations

carefully selected bibliographies directing the reader straight to the primary literature
Four detailed indexes help readers find exactly the information they need: Name (generic, chemical, trivial), Molecular Formula, and CAS Registry Number and Therapeutic Category (225 categories).
Dictionary of Pharmacological Agents serves as the information source, comprehensively presenting essential information for medicinal chemists