The Drugs Prilosec and Nexium Both Contain the Same Active

question 51

Multiple Choice

The drugs Prilosec and Nexium both contain the same active ingredient. Nexium contains a single enantiomer, but Prilosec is a racemic mixture. Which of the following is probably true regarding 20 mg doses of the two different drugs?

• A) Both drugs will be equally effective.
• B) Both drugs can be prepared using the same synthetic procedure.
• C) Nexium will be more effective than Prilosec.
• D) Prilosec will be more effective than Nexium.

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