About Book
This book is written specifically for B.Pharm second-year students, and covers the core
principles of medicinal chemistry. It's designed to provide a clear and concise understanding of
drug properties, uses, and adverse effects. This book adheres to the latest syllabus set by the
Pharmacy Council of India The content is presented in a clear and easy-to-understand manner,
making it accessible to students of all levels. The book features numerous illustrations and
diagrams to help students visualize complex concepts and emphasizes the practical application
of medicinal chemistry principles, making it relevant to the real-world experience of pharmacy
students.
About Author
Dr. Asish Bhaumik is an Associate Professor in
the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at
the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Girijananda Chowdhury University (GCU), Tezpur
Campus, Assam. With over two decades of
experience, he has taught at various prestigious
institutions across India. Dr. Bhaumik has
published 78 research papers in prominent
journals and presented at 60 national and
international conferences, earning multiple Best
Paper Awards. He holds two patents, including a
UK Design Patent and six Indian patents,
reflecting his innovative contributions to the
field. Additionally, Dr. Bhaumik has authored
two books, including Textbook of Pharmacology
and A Textbook of Pharmaceutical
Biotechnology. Dr. Bhaumik is currently guiding
four PhD scholars at GCU, Assam. He is life
member of various professional organizations
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Mrs. Sandhya P.
Kadam
Mrs. Sandhya P. Kadam is Assistant professor at
YSPM's YTC faculty of pharmacy, Satara,
Maharashtra. She has completed B. Pharm. form
Alard Institute , Pune and M. Pharm. from
Sinhgad Institute of Pharmacy Pune. She has 2
years industrial experience (in QA) and 3 years
academic experience. She is persuing PhD from
Savitribai Phule Pune university Maharashtra.
She has one patent and 20 national and
international publications.
3 Dr.
M.VIswanadha
Murthy
Dr. M.Viswanadha Murthy presently working as
an associate professor in VJ’s College of
pharmacy and Co-founder of Radical institute,
Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. He actively
involved in teaching and research for last 15
years. He awarded gold medal for securing
highest percentage in board examination from
PCI, New Delhi. He qualified GATE-2009 and
completed PG and Doctoral degrees funded by
AICTE and UGC from Andhra university,
viskhapatnam.He has published research and
review articles in premier academic journals.He
conducted GPAT orientation and induction
programmes in various colleges and institutes.
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Mr. Suresh
Kumar Bhandari
Mr. Suresh Kumar Bhandari is currently working
as a Lecturer in the Department of AYUSH at the
College of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Sciences in
Joginder Nagar. He is an alumnus of Rajiv Gandhi
University of Health Sciences in Bangalore and
has over 15 years of experience in teaching and
research within the pharmacy profession. In
addition to his academic contributions, Mr.
Bhandari has also worked as a QA Supervisor at
Wockhardt Ltd in Himachal Pradesh. Throughout
his career, he has published numerous research
papers and review articles in reputable national
and international journals, showcasing his
expertise and dedication to advancing
pharmaceutical knowledge.
5 Ms.Ishwari
Rajesh
Chaudhari
Ms.Ishwari Rajesh Chaudhari is a young,
passionate academician of Pharmaceutical
Sciences and is dedicated to helping her students
succeed.She has completed her M.Pharm in
Quality Assurance from Sant Gadge Baba
Amravati University, Amravati. She is presently
working as Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical
chemistry Department at Pataldhamal
Wadhwani College of Pharmacy, Yavatmal (MS)
since 2020. She has more than 5 years of
teaching experiencein the field of
Pharmaceutical analysis and Chemistry. She is
Gpat-2017 qualifier. She has got first rank from
university in M.pharm She is perusing her PhD
from Sant Gadge Baba Amravati university
