Includes index.

Content: Drug design - A rational approach -- Physical-chemical factors and biological activities -- Molecular modelling and design -- General anaesthetics -- Local anaesthetics -- Sedatives and hypnotics -- Anticonvulsants -- Muscle relaxants -- Central nervous system stimulants -- Antipyretic analgesics -- Narcotic analgesics (opiate analgesics) -- Cardiovascular drugs -- Autonomic drugs -- Diuretics -- Antihistamincs -- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) -- Antiparkinsonism agents -- Expectorants and antitussives -- Sulphonamides -- Antimalarials -- Anthelmintics -- Insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents -- Steroids -- Adrenocortal steroids -- Antibiotics -- Antimycobacterial drugs -- Antineoplastic agents -- Antipsychotics (tranquilizers) -- Antiviral drugs -- Newer drugs for newer diseases -- Pro-drug approach in drug design -- Drug discovery via enzyme inhibition.