Prodrugs
| Definition: |
A compound that, on administration, must undergo chemical conversion by metabolic processes before becoming the pharmacologically active drug for which it is a prodrug. |
| Notes: |
"a cpd that on admin must undergo chem conversion by metab processes before becoming the pharmacologically active drug for which it is a prodrug"; D25-26 qualif; coord IM with specific drug (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Delayed-Action Preparations (1966-1987) |
Prodrugs Definitions and Terms
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