Pharmaceutical (Stereochemistry) - Enantiomers have different effect on human bodies - One enantiomer is more effective than the other - One enantiomer is useful, while the other causes harm Particular significance is given to stereochemistry in the pharmaceutical sector. This is seen by the different results that enantiomerism in pharmacological goods yields. 1. Enantiomers that have different effects on the human body Let's start by examining propoxyphene. The human body reacts differently to the two enantiomers, dextropropoxyphene and levopropoxyphene, since they are specific to distinct receptors. Darvon, or dextropropoxyphene, is a medication used to relieve pain that is marketed as an analgesic. On the other hand, levopropoxyphene which was originally sold as Novrad has a different pharmocological impact. It relieves coughing by acting as an antitussive. Methorphan's enantiomers also exhibit diverse toxicological and pharmacological properties. Since dextromethorphan int
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