Written in response to reader requests for a short, \u201cto the point\u201d text that clearly summarizes the most important chemical elements of therapeutically relevant drug classes, Essentials of Foye s Principles of Medicinal Chemistry is a concise, quick-reference source of reliable information in the field. Derived from the highly regarded Foye s Principles of Medicinal Chemistry , this focused text provides an essential understanding of drug action and demonstrates its practical application to today\u2019s pharmacy practice.Highlights the \u201ctake home\u201d chemical points of every chapter in the parent text, and uses an easy-to-read, bulleted format to convey essential concepts.Covers mechanism of action (MOA), structure-activity relationships (SAR), physicochemical and pharmacokinetic properties, metabolism, and clinical applications in all chapters.Uses numerous figures and tables to illustrate key concepts and make reference quick and easy.