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Organic Compounds Found In Drugs
Methylprednisolone sodium succinate
1) Structure:

2) Name: Methylprednisolone sodium succinate

3) A-Methapred is a sterile powder used as an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid, which contains methylprednisolone sodium succinate as the active ingredient. A-METHAPRED™ is available in several strengths and packages for intravenous or intramuscular administration. It is used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic analogs are primarily used for their anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems. This medication is usually given by slow injection into a vein or directly into a muscle, as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often than prescribed without consulting your doctor

4) Functional Groups:
Hydroxyl (alcohol)
Carboxyl acid
Methyl groups

Rufinamide

1) Structure:

2) Name: Rufinamide

3) Rufinamide is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. Rufinamide is used in combination with other medications to treat seizures caused by Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe form of childhood epilepsy that also causes developmental and behavior problems.

4) Functional Groups:

Carboxamide
Triazole
Fluropheny

Enalapril

1) Structure

2) Name: Enalapril maleate

3) Enalapril is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure known as hypertension and congestive heart failure. Enalapril is also used to treat a disorder of the ventricles

4) Functional Groups
Carbonyl
Phenyl propyl
Butenedioate

Atenolol
1) Structure :

2) Name: Atenolol or chlorthalidone

3) Atenolol is for the treatment of hypertension. It combines the antihypertensive activity of two agents cardio selective and a hydrophilic blocking agent. Atenolol pertains to a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect

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