Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry

Contents: Preface. 1. Acids and bases. 2. Gastrointestinal agents. 3. Major intra and extra-cellular electrolytes. 4. Essential and trace elements. 5. Ionic components of inorganic drugs. 6. Topical agents. 7. Gases and vapours. 8. Dental products. 9. Complexing and chelating agents used in therapy. 10. Miscellaneous agents. 11. Inorganic radio pharmaceuticals. 12. Metals-containing medicinal compounds. 13. Chiral pharmaceutical compounds. Bibliography. Index.

"This book considers the role of inorganic chemistry in the pharmaceuticals industry. Emphasising on the basic principles of inorganic chemistry in general, the book proceeds on to consider the ways in which inorganic chemistry is incorporated within pharmaceutical research. It explores the principles, practices, and advances that have been carried out in the field, stressing especially on organometallic and bioinorganic chemistry. In addition, it looks into chemical structure and reactivity in such a way so as to include the best descriptive approach to the subject, and also includes illustrations and diagrams to foster a better understanding of the subject. Current developments and advances in the field, which add a new dimension to the field's understanding, have also been incorporated within the book's pages.

It is hoped that the erudition and insight of the book serve well for the readers." (jacket)