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Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) are antiviral drugs. Their structures are given below:

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State the names of two functional groups that are present in oseltamivir but not in zanamivir.

Important Questions on Medicinal Chemistry

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State the names of two functional groups that are present in zanamivir but not in oseltamivir.
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Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) are antiviral drugs. Their structures are given below:

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State the names of two functional groups that are present in both drugs.

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Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) are antiviral drugs. Their structures are given below:

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Predict and explain which of the two drugs is likely to be more soluble in water?

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In the human body oseltamivir undergoes hydrolysis, producing ethanol and an active metabolite. State the meaning of the term "active metabolite".
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In the human body oseltamivir undergoes hydrolysis, producing ethanol and an active metabolite. Draw the structural formula of the active metabolite of oseltamivir.
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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Zidovudine is an antiretroviral drug used in the treatment of AIDS. The structure of zidovudine is given below. State the number of chiral carbon atoms in a molecule of zidovudine.

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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Zidovudine is an antiretroviral drug used in the treatment of AIDS. State the meaning of the term "retrovirus".
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Outline how zidovudine slows down the replication of HIV?