What is another word for distomer?
Pronunciation: [dɪstˈə͡ʊmə] (IPA) 
Distomer is a term used in the field of pharmacy to refer to a drug that has a non-optimal stereochemistry, specifically in relation to its three-dimensional atomic arrangement. Instead of its intended beneficial effect, a distomer may cause adverse side effects or even harm the patient. Synonyms for distomer that are commonly used include enantiomer, stereoisomer, and diastereomer. Enantiomer refers to a molecule that is a mirror image of another molecule and can be either a distomer or an optimal stereochemistry drug. Stereoisomer is a broader term that encompasses both enantiomers and diastereomers. Diastereomers refer to molecules that are not mirror images, despite having the same molecular formula.
