Prodrugs

A compound that, on administration, must undergo chemical conversion by metabolic processes before becoming the pharmacologically active drug for which it is a prodrug.

Year introduced: 1989(1988)

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Tree Number(s): D26.675

MeSH Unique ID: D011355

Entry Terms:

• Pro-Drug
• Pro Drug
• Drug Precursor
• Precursor, Drug
• Prodrug
• Drug Precursors
• Precursors, Drug
• Pro-Drugs
• Pro Drugs

Previous Indexing:

• Delayed-Action Preparations (1966-1987)

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Prodrugs
ProTides