Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design

Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry

Organic chemistry plays a crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry whereby information of organic compounds is used to enlighten research and further the discovery, research and development of new medicines. Organic molecules perform significant functions in nature, drug, and technology. It plays as the engine for understanding structure and reactivity. The role played by organic chemist in pharmaceutical industry remains to be one of the main drivers in the drug discovery process.

Metal ions play vital role in biological processes and the field of comprehension concerned with the application of inorganic chemistry. some of the inorganic compounds used as drugs and diagnostic agent. Lithium drugs such as lithium carbonate Li2C03! are used for the treatment of manic-depressive disorders. The mode of action of cisplatin is due to release of chloride ions on crossing cell membrane.