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What is a primary reason pharmacists must study medicinal chemistry?

  • To understand the physical and chemical properties of medicinal agents (correct)
  • To focus solely on drug pricing
  • To develop marketing strategies for pharmaceuticals
  • To maintain patient relationships

    • Which of the following best describes a consequence of drug metabolism that pharmacists need to predict?

  • The popularity of new herbal medications
  • Improved marketing of drugs
  • Adverse drug interactions with other medications (correct)
  • The price changes in pharmaceuticals

    • What key skill helps pharmacists anticipate formulation problems?

  • Financial management techniques
  • In-depth legal knowledge
  • Sales forecasting
  • Understanding drug chemical structures (correct)

    • Identifying which aspect is critical when anticipating new agents appearing on the market?

    <p>Their clinical properties like potency and duration of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of pharmacists regarding the interactions of drugs in the body?

    <p>To predict outcomes of drug-food interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of drug action principles, which property is NOT crucial for pharmacists to understand?

    <p>Marketability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is recommended for students to enhance their understanding of medicinal chemistry?

    <p>Participate in interactive discussions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of interactions must pharmacists anticipate when assessing potential drug adverse responses?

    <p>Drug-drug, drug-food, and herbal-drug interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of optimizing lead compounds in medicinal chemistry?

    <p>To enhance potency and selectivity while reducing toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes pharmacophores?

    <p>They involve functional groups on the drug that engage in binding interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do binding sites play in the interaction between drugs and their targets?

    <p>They are locations where the drug can exert its therapeutic effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT part of the development step in medicinal chemistry?

    <p>Enhancing the drug's ability to bind tightly to its target</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a main challenge in drug absorption related to pharmacokinetics?

    <p>Drug's chemical formulation and its stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which macromolecule is NOT typically considered a drug target?

    <p>Hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of structure-activity relationships (SAR), what is the focus of optimizing lead compounds?

    <p>Analyzing the impact of changes to the lead structure on its activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary interaction involved when drugs bind to their targets?

    <p>Intermolecular bonds, including various interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines whether a compound acts as a medicine or a poison?

    <p>The dose level of the compound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes medicinal chemistry?

    <p>It is a discipline that integrates life sciences and chemistry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does medicinal chemistry play in drug design?

    <p>It proposes methodologies for designing prodrugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of pharmacokinetics, which aspect is influenced by the chemistry of a drug?

    <p>The absorption, transport, and distribution properties of the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the dose-response relationship?

    <p>A low dose of a poison can sometimes act as a medicine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key focuses of medicinal chemistry?

    <p>Understanding how drugs transform into active or inactive forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an essential aspect of drug discovery?

    <p>Identifying drug-receptor interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following explains why a drug might show different effects in individuals?

    <p>Differences in individual metabolism and genetic factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage weightage assigned to pre-class activities in the grading distribution?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which textbook is required for students who want to refresh their organic chemistry background?

    <p>Review of Organic Functional Groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of questions does the final exam include?

    <p>Cumulative questions from the entire course</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components makes up a significant portion of classroom performance evaluation?

    <p>Exams and participation combined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the weightage of each of the four exams in the grading system?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of format is used for Exams 2, 3, and 4?

    <p>MC/online format</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as an optional learning resource?

    <p>Therapeutic Relevance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the first two lectures covered in Exam 2?

    <p>Therapeutic relevance and fundamentals of medicinal chemistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many cumulative questions are included in the final exam according to the exam schedule?

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities falls under in-class activities for grading?

    <p>Participation in quizzes and group discussions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary focus of pharmacists in relation to drug metabolism?

    <p>To predict the consequences of interactions between drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential for pharmacists to understand the physical and chemical properties of medicinal agents?

    <p>To provide better patient care and anticipate problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is crucial for pharmacists when anticipating formulation problems?

    <p>Knowledge of clinical properties like selectivity and potency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the expected outcomes from pharmacists studying medicinal chemistry?

    <p>Predicting adverse drug interactions accurately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about the role of pharmacists in healthcare?

    <p>They only dispense medications without requiring extensive knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What critical skill should pharmacists develop related to new agents in the market?

    <p>Knowledge to anticipate properties of new medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which interaction type must pharmacists consider when assessing potential drug responses?

    <p>Interactions between a drug and herbal compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of pharmacists participating in discussions about medicinal chemistry?

    <p>To enhance their knowledge about drug formulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one characteristic that makes a drug 'good' according to the information provided?

    <p>It has a high therapeutic index.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a requirement for a drug to be considered novel in the pharmaceutical industry?

    <p>It must be patentable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the therapeutic index measure?

    <p>The ratio of harmful to beneficial effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the characteristics of drugs is accurate?

    <p>Drugs must be stable both on the shelf and in vivo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes what qualifies a compound as a drug?

    <p>A compound that interacts with a biological system to produce a biological response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following examples is considered a 'bad' drug in the provided context?

    <p>Diamorphine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a high therapeutic index generally indicate about a drug?

    <p>It has a large safety margin between beneficial and toxic doses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which name type is NOT typically associated with a drug?

    <p>Street name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as a compound that interacts with a biological system to produce a biological response?

    <p>Drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the term 'Medicinal Chemistry'?

    <p>The design and development of drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property is essential to differentiate between a drug and a poison?

    <p>Dosage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the effectiveness and safety of a drug as measured by its therapeutic index?

    <p>Safety margin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of drug discovery in the context of medicinal chemistry?

    <p>Identifying and optimizing lead compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of drug-receptor interactions, which force is NOT typically involved?

    <p>Radiation pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does chirality play in medicinal chemistry?

    <p>Affecting drug metabolism and activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major contribution to the history of medicinal chemistry?

    <p>Investigation of herbal remedies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily determines whether a substance is classified as a medicine or a poison?

    <p>The dosage level of the substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does not describe a role of medicinal chemistry?

    <p>Establishing legal regulations for drug approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the chemistry of a drug influence its therapeutic effects?

    <p>Through its absorption, transport, and distribution properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant aspect of the dose-response relationship in pharmacology?

    <p>Responses can vary significantly among different individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area is NOT part of the interdisciplinary nature of medicinal chemistry?

    <p>Cryptography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about substances like arsenic and ACE inhibitors from the content?

    <p>They can function as both poisons and medicines depending on the concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about toxic effects is accurate?

    <p>The percentage of individuals showing a toxic effect varies with dosage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding drug metabolism important in medicinal chemistry?

    <p>It aids in designing drugs that can be converted into active compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the primary concern Dr. Rastami faced after her colleague's inability to reproduce results?

    <p>The integrity of the data collection process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributed to the discrepancies observed in the experiments conducted by Adam?

    <p>Issues related to microphone functionality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What implication does Adam's approach to data documentation suggest about research practices?

    <p>Consistent data documentation is crucial for reproducibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Dr. Rastami initially respond to the discrepancy in experimental results?

    <p>She neglected to investigate further after sending protocols.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an ethical dilemma Dr. Rastami faces regarding the results of her published paper?

    <p>Deciding how to handle Adam's confession about data recording.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following functional groups is most likely to enhance water solubility in drug molecules?

    <p>Hydroxyl groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical factor influencing the lipid solubility of drug molecules?

    <p>Chain length of alkyl groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does ionization affect the properties of a drug?

    <p>It can improve the drug's absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a consequence of steric effects in drug functional groups?

    <p>Enhanced receptor binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the role of hydrogen bonding in drug molecules?

    <p>Hydrogen bonds can improve drug stability and bioavailability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional group is a strong hydrogen bond donor?

    <p>Amide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of the presence of hydroxyl groups on a compound's solubility in water?

    <p>Increases solubility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following functional groups makes a drug more likely to be lipid soluble?

    <p>Esters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the ionization state of weak acids affect their drug properties?

    <p>Increases absorption in acidic environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional group is considered a hydrogen bond acceptor?

    <p>Ethers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property of functional groups primarily affects their interaction with water?

    <p>Hydrophilicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic do heterocyclic nitrogens in drug molecules contribute to solubility?

    <p>They provide hydrogen bonding capability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional group is an indicator of potential hydrogen bonding in a drug molecule?

    <p>Carbonyl groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason that tyrosine has low solubility in water despite having polar functional groups?

    <p>Ion-ion interactions prevent ion-dipole interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional group of tyrosine contributes to its behavior as an acid?

    <p>Carboxylic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the presence of the ammonium ion affect the solubility of a drug like tyrosine?

    <p>It enhances solubility by facilitating hydrogen bonding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of the carboxylate ion in tyrosine is crucial for its function as a zwitterion?

    <p>Its charge that balances the amine group’s positive charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does ionization of functional groups at physiological pH have on drug properties?

    <p>It can influence the overall charge of the molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of drug functional groups, which functional group is least likely to be acidic?

    <p>Aliphatic amine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do ion-dipole interactions generally play in drug solubility?

    <p>They help stabilize zwitterionic forms in water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following functional groups is associated with increased water solubility in drug molecules?

    <p>Sulfonamide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following functional groups is most likely to enhance water solubility in drug molecules?

    <p>Hydroxyl groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of using lipid-soluble salts in drug formulation?

    <p>Enhanced absorption through biological membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which effect does chirality have on functional groups in drug design?

    <p>It can alter the biological activity and pharmacokinetics of the drug.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the electronic effects of functional groups is true?

    <p>They influence resonance structures and inductive effects on other functional groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composite effect of the solubility contributions from different functional groups in a drug molecule?

    <p>It influences the drug's distribution, metabolism, and elimination routes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of chemical reaction is represented by the equation NaOH + HCl → Na+ Cl- + H2O?

    <p>Acid-base neutralization reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is formed from the reaction with one equivalent of HCl and NH2?

    <p>Ammonium chloride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the provided chemical structures, which compound represents a tricyclic antidepressant?

    <p>Imipramine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What functional groups are predominantly present in the structure of cocaine as shown?

    <p>Amine and ketone groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reaction product would be expected from the interaction of an amine group with an acid like HCl in the context provided?

    <p>Salt and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional groups are primarily associated with increasing the lipid solubility of drugs?

    <p>Aromatic rings and alkyl chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a salt in the context of medicinal chemistry?

    <p>An ionic compound resulting from the reaction of an acid with a base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes a characteristic of lipophilic functional groups?

    <p>They enhance a drug's ability to pass through lipid membranes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following functional groups is least likely to contribute to the lipid solubility of a drug?

    <p>Carboxylic acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between a drug's functional groups and its solubility?

    <p>Non-polar functional groups increase lipid solubility while polar groups often do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of carbon atoms in codeine phosphate?

    <p>27-38 carbons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is expected to have a higher solubilizing potential than its carbon content?

    <p>Codeine phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many carbons are estimated from the arylamidine group in Chlordiazepoxide?

    <p>3 carbons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What estimation method is used to predict the solubility of a compound in relation to water?

    <p>Partition Coefficient (log P)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor does 1-octanol simulate in the model of passive transport to the site of action?

    <p>Lipid membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional group in Aspirin contributes to its total carbon count?

    <p>Ester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of solubility, which substance is characterized as insoluble with a high carbon content?

    <p>Chlordiazepoxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the combined total of carbon atoms from the alkylammonium group in Anileridine hydrochloride?

    <p>20-30 carbons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the behavior of compounds containing multiple functional groups?

    <p>They exhibit both acid and base properties depending on the pH.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What plays a crucial role in the interaction between drugs and their biological targets?

    <p>The binding sites of the targets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following drugs is associated with the formulation containing the H COOH component?

    <p>Penicillin G</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of the compounds mentioned in the acid-base chemistry context?

    <p>Each can have both acidic and basic behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of cimetidine and penicillin G, what role do Na+ and OH- play?

    <p>They are involved in the salt formation process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the pKa values presented for the compounds?

    <p>They indicate a strong acidic behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is characterized as 'Tagamet'?

    <p>Cimetidine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of the molecular structure of phenobarbital?

    <p>It can behave both as an acid and as a base.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional groups may contribute to the acid-base properties of a compound?

    <p>Various groups depending on the molecular structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is typically used to classify phenobarbital?

    <p>It is recognized as a barbiturate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism influences the behavior of the drugs in the body according to their pKa values?

    <p>The pKa determines their ionization state in solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of acid-base chemistry, what is the significance of the carboxyl (COOH) group?

    <p>It can donate a proton and behave as an acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the presence of sulfonamide (S) in a drug structure typically affect its properties?

    <p>It can affect solubility and biological activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Course Introduction

    • Importance of drug chemistry to the practice of pharmacy
    • Pharmacists need to understand the physical and chemical properties of drugs
    • Pharmacists are the chemical experts of the healthcare team
    • Need to know about Medicinal Chemistry and Drugs to better understand the clinical properties of compounds (potency, duration of action, selectivity)
    • Need to know about Medicinal Chemistry to anticipate properties of new agents that appear on the market

    Faculty Interactions & Resources

    • Office hours by appointment
    • Complete pre-class activities and assigned work
    • Participate in interactive discussions in the class
    • Poll Everywhere, quizzes

    Study Skills

    • Be on time for class
    • Read assigned materials prior to class
    • Study with other pharmacy students
    • Stay on top of the material
    • Clarify any muddy points with instructors, tutors, study groups, etc.
    • Work the practice exercises from the text
    • Read the textbooks
    • Check Canvas 24 hours earlier for updates in the slide deck

    Learning Resources

    • Required Resources
      • Textbook: Victoria F. Roche

    Drug Dosing

    • The dose level of a compound determines whether it will act as a medicine or as a poison
    • Dose of drug in plasma is plotted in the horizontal axis while the percentage of individuals (animals or humans) that responds or shows a toxic effect is represented in the vertical axis.

    Medicinal Chemistry

    • Interdisciplinary science situated at the interface of life sciences (such as biochemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, immunology, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology) and chemistry-based disciplines (such as organic chemistry, physical chemistry, crystallography, spectroscopy, and computer-based information technologies)
    • Organic chemistry of drug design, development, and action
    • Explains how the chemistry of a drug defines drug-receptor interactions
    • Describes how the chemistry of a drug defines its absorption, transport, and distribution properties
    • Explains how the chemistry of a drug defines the metabolic transformation of drugs into other chemicals
    • Used for designing prodrugs, predicting toxicities, and predicting drug interactions

    Steps in Drug Discovery

    • Discovery step: Identification and production of new active substances (lead compounds)
    • Optimization step: Synthetic modification of the lead structure to improve potency, selectivity, and lessen toxicity
    • Development step: Optimization of the synthetic route for bulk production, modification of the pharmacokinetic, and pharmaceutical properties of the active substances to render it suitable for clinical use

    Drug Targets

    • Drug targets are large molecules (macromolecules)
    • Drugs are generally much smaller than their targets
    • Drugs interact with their targets by binding to binding sites
    • Binding sites are typically hydrophobic hollows or clefts on the surface of macromolecules
    • Binding interactions typically involve intermolecular bonds
    • Most drugs are in equilibrium between being bound and unbound to their target
    • Functional groups on the drug are involved in binding interactions and are called binding groups (Pharmacophore)
    • Specific regions within the binding site that are involved in binding interactions are called binding regions

    Types of Drug Targets

    • Lipids: Cell membrane lipids
    • Proteins: Receptors, Enzymes, Transport proteins, Structural proteins (tubulin)
    • Nucleic acids: DNA, RNA
    • Carbohydrates: Cell surface carbohydrates, Antigens and recognition molecules

    Importance of Medicinal Chemistry

    • Pharmacists are chemical experts in the healthcare team.
    • Understanding the chemical properties of drugs is crucial for pharmacists.
    • Pharmacists need to understand drug potency, duration of action, and selectivity.
    • Medicinal Chemistry helps to anticipate properties of new drugs, formulation issues, and potential drug interactions.

    Why study Medicinal Chemistry?

    • It helps predict the consequences of drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, and herbal-drug interactions.
    • Helps explain a patient's adverse drug responses.

    Required Learning Resources

    • Foye's Principles of Medicinal Chemistry 8th ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2019: Covers topics in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology.
    • Review of Organic Functional Groups (Introduction to Medicinal Organic Chemistry), Thomas L. Lemke, 5th edition, 2011 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins: Provides a refresher on organic chemistry concepts.

    Course Evaluation

    • Includes pre-class activity, in-class activity, exams, and a final exam.
    • Pre-class activities contribute 10% of the grade.
    • In-class activities contribute 10% of the grade.
    • Exams (including the final) contribute 80% of the grade.

    Exam Breakdown

    • Each of the 4 exams is worth 20% of the grade.
    • The final exam contains cumulative questions.
    • The final exam includes material from all lectures.

    Course Overview

    • Medicinal Chemistry focuses on drug design, development, and optimization.
    • Factors influencing drug discovery include the physicochemical properties of the drug, its functional group, acidity/basicity, absorption, and interactions with biological targets.
    • Drug design and optimization involve the use of tools like combinatorial & parallel chemistry, molecular modeling, QSAR, and AI.

    Definition of a Drug

    • A drug interacts with a biological system to produce a response.
    • Drugs can be naturally occurring or synthesized.

    Drug Nomenclature

    • Drugs typically have three names:
      • Trade or proprietary name (e.g., Lipitor)
      • Generic name (e.g., atorvastatin)
      • Chemical name (e.g., [R-(R*,R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-β,δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid, calcium salt (2:1) trihydrate)

    "Good" vs. "Bad" Drugs

    • Good drugs: Have beneficial effects with minimal side effects.
    • Bad drugs: Have significant side effects or are less effective.
    • No drug is perfect.

    Therapeutic Index

    • Quantifies the safety margin of a drug.
    • It's the ratio of the toxic dose (TD50) to the effective dose (ED50).
    • A high therapeutic index indicates a large safety margin between beneficial and toxic doses.
    • Everything can be a poison, depending on the dose.

    What is Medicinal Chemistry?

    • It's the organic chemistry of drug design, development, and action.
    • It explains how the chemistry of a drug defines its properties and impacts its interaction with biological targets.
    • It's used for designing prodrugs, predicting toxicities, and predicting drug interactions.

    Research Paper Discrepancy

    • Dr. Rastami's research group published a paper in a leading physiology journal.
    • A colleague contacted Dr. Rastami four months after publication, unable to reproduce results from two figures.
    • Dr. Rastami sent protocols and recipes to her colleague.
    • Another graduate student contacted Dr. Rastami two months later, also unable to replicate the results.
    • Dr. Rastami met with Adam Green, the post-doctoral fellow who performed the experiments.
    • Adam lacked a complete data book.
    • Adam relied on memory to transcribe electrophysiology experiment results for a period of several days when his microphone was malfunctioning.
    • Adam's results seemingly supported Dr. Rastami's hypothesis.

    Physicochemical Properties of Drugs

    • Functional Groups (FGs) are key components of drug molecules that determine their properties and biological responses.
    • Electronic Effects: Resonance and inductive effects by FGs influence the electron distribution and reactivity of a drug.
    • Steric Effects: FG size and shape affect binding to receptors and interactions with enzymes.
    • Acid-base Properties: FGs can be acidic, basic, or amphoteric, influencing drug ionization and solubility.
    • Chirality: The presence of chiral centers in FGs can lead to enantiomers with different biological activities.
    • Solubility Effects: Drug solubility in water or lipids greatly affects drug administration, distribution, metabolism, and elimination.

    Solubility Effects

    • Drug solubility is influenced by the combined effect of all functional groups present.
    • Water Solubility: FGs that donate or accept hydrogen bonds contribute to water solubility.
    • Lipid Solubility: FGs with non-polar or weakly polar characteristics contribute to lipid solubility.
    • Salt Formation: Converting acidic or basic drugs to salts can significantly increase water solubility.
    • Therapeutic Advantages of Salt Forms:
      • Increased bioavailability for oral administration
      • Improved solubility for intravenous injections
      • Enhanced stability of drugs

    Examples of Functional Groups Affecting Solubility

    • Tyrosine: Though possessing three polar FGs, its solubility is only 0.45 g/1000 mL due to strong ion-ion interactions between its ionized amine and carboxyl groups.
    • FGs contributing to hydrogen bonding (water solubility): Hydroxyl, phenol, amide, primary and secondary amines, unionized carboxylic acid, carbamate, urea
    • FGs contributing to non-polar properties (lipid solubility): Ketone, ester, ether, heterocyclic nitrogens, fluorine, thiol, primary and secondary unionized amines.
    • FGs with both polar and non-polar properties: Amide, alcohols, amine. Their balance of properties influences drug behavior.

    Take-home Work

    • Identify and classify the circled functional groups in the provided examples as acidic, neutral, or basic.
    • Draw the products of the given acid-base reactions, indicating "No Reaction" if none occur.
    • Discuss how salt formation impacts the water solubility of drugs.

    Functional Groups (FG) and Drug Properties

    • Functional Groups (FGs) are specific parts of a drug molecule that contribute to its properties and biological activity.
    • Electronic Effects of FGs include resonance and inductive effect which influence electron distribution within a molecule.
    • Steric Effects relate to the size and shape of FGs, impacting how a drug interacts with its target.
    • Acid-base Properties of FGs determine if a drug will ionize in different environments (e.g. acidic vs. basic).
    • Chirality refers to the presence of a chiral center (e.g. carbon atom attached to four different groups) in a drug molecule, impacting its biological activity.
    • Solubility Effects dictate how well a drug dissolves in water or lipids, which influences its absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination.

    Understanding Solubility in Drugs

    • Solubility is a critical factor in drug development.
    • Water-soluble drugs are more readily absorbed, distributed, and excreted.
    • Lipid-soluble drugs can better penetrate cell membranes and reach their target.
    • Salt Formation often improves water solubility for better bioavailability and administration.

    Factors Affecting Solubility

    • Hydrogen Bonding is crucial for water solubility and is influenced by the presence of groups like:
      • Hydroxyl (-OH)
      • Amine (-NH2)
      • Carboxylic acid (-COOH)
    • Lipid Solubility is conferred by groups that are less polar and lack the ability to ionize or form hydrogen bonds.
    • Common Lipid-soluble FGs:
      • Aromatic rings
      • Alkyl chains (aliphatic chains)
      • Alicyclic rings (e.g. cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl)
      • Halogens (e.g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine)
      • Esters
      • Ethers
      • Alkenes
      • Alkynes

    Salts and Drug Chemistry

    • Salts are ionic compounds formed by the reaction of an acid and a base.
    • They consist of a positively charged cation and a negatively charged anion.
    • Salt formation can significantly alter the solubility of a drug.
    • Water-soluble salts can enhance absorption and bioavailability.
    • Lipid-soluble salts can improve penetration into tissues and increase residence time.

    Partition Coefficient (Log P)

    • Partition Coefficient (P) is an experimental parameter indicating a compound's relative solubility in a lipid environment (1-octanol) versus water.
    • Log P is essentially the logarithm of the partition coefficient and provides a measure of the drug's lipophilicity.
    • A higher Log P value indicates greater lipid (and potentially membrane) permeability.

    Key Insights

    • Chirality is a key factor in determining a drug's biological activity.
    • Salt formation and water solubility influence drug absorption, distribution, and elimination.
    • The partition coefficient (Log P) is a valuable tool for predicting how a drug will interact with biological membranes.
    • Understanding drug structure and its constituent functional groups allows for predicting drug properties.

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