are similar to lidocaine but are slightly different. When

Last updated: 7/9/2022

are similar to lidocaine but are slightly different. When the structure of a drug is changed the biological activity can be changed to make it better or worse. What parts of the structure of lidocaine can be easily altered to change its biological activity? Think about the molecules that were used in the lidocaine synthesis. Keep the same functional groups but change the substituents. Cite any references for lidocaine derivatives that you find.