In order to understand drug metabolism at its most fundamental level,
pharmaceutical scientists must be able to analyze drug compound structures and
predict possible metabolic pathways in order to avoid the risk of adverse
reactions that lead to the withdrawal of a drug from the market. This
comprehensive textbook will aid in guiding students through the recognition of
the chemical underpinnings of drug metabolism. While there are numerous
resources available for understanding drug structure, and other texts relating
to drug metabolism from a biological standpoint, there is no other resource
currently available that links both the chemical and biological terminology
together in a clear and concise language, written,