About Book
Textbook of Clinical & Medicinal Biochemistry has been structured to guide Pharm.D. students from foundational biochemical concepts to their direct relevance in clinical diagnosis. The book is organized in a logical flow, beginning with basic cellular biochemistry and moving through organ-based biochemical assessments and diagnostic applications.
Each topic emphasizes why a concept matters and how it is applied in practice. The content aligns precisely with the Pharm.D. First Year syllabus, making it suitable for both academic study and practical learning.
Distinctive features of this book include
• Step-by-step explanations of biochemical tests and their clinical significance
• Simplified illustrations, flowcharts, and tables for quick comprehension and revision
• Integration of biochemical principles with practical laboratory procedures
Rather than presenting biochemistry as a purely theoretical subject, this book encourages students to think clinically, interpreting biochemical data. It aims to serve as a reliable companion for classroom learning, laboratory sessions, and early clinical exposure, helping future pharmacists build a solid scientific foundation for patient care.
About Author
1. Dr. Damerakonda Kumara Swamy, M.Pharm., Ph.D.
Dr. D. Kumara Swamy is a distinguished academician and researcher with over two decades of teaching and research experience in Pharmaceutical Analysis and Medicinal Chemistry. He currently serves as Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Vaagdevi College of Pharmacy, Ramnagar, Hanamkonda, where he has been an integral part of the faculty since 2006.
He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (JNTUH) in 2018, specializing in Medicinal Chemistry—Synthesis, Characterization, and Pharmacological Evaluation of New Mannich Bases of Quinazolinones. His areas of expertise include Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques, Instrumental Analysis, and Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry.
With more than 45 research publications in reputed national and international journals, Dr. Kumara Swamy has made significant contributions to pharmaceutical education and research. He has guided numerous M.Pharm. and B.Pharm. students in their project work and continues to mentor budding researchers. In this textbook, he brings his deep understanding of chemical and analytical principles that underlie biochemical investigations, offering valuable academic insight and precision to the subject.
2. Dr. Makarandh Anishetty, Pharm.D.
Dr. Makarandh Anishetty is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharm.D. at Vaagdevi College of Pharmacy, Hanamkonda, and a practicing Neurophysician Assistant. His unique combination of academic and clinical experience allows him to bring a practical, patient-centered perspective to pharmaceutical education. His areas of teaching include Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapeutics, Clinical Pharmacokinetics, and Clinical Biochemistry and his classroom approach emphasizes clinical interpretation, rational drug use, and the application of biochemical principles in diagnosis and therapy.
His experience in many hospital settings allows him to translate complex biochemical and pharmacological concepts into practical, patient-centered understanding for students.
In this book, Dr. Makarandh brings a clinical perspective to biochemical concepts, helping Pharm.D. students grasp their diagnostic importance and relevance in patient care.
