Chiral Drugs

Chiral drugs are medicines that have molecules which are mirror images of each other, much like how your left hand is a mirror image of your right hand. These two forms, called enantiomers, can have different effects in the body. One form may be effective for treating a condition, while the other could be less effective or even cause harmful side effects. Therefore, understanding and developing chiral drugs is important in pharmacology to ensure safety and effectiveness in treatment.