prodrug

[US]/ˈprəʊdrʌg/
[UK]/ˈproʊdrʌg/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a medication that is administered in an inactive or less active form and is converted into an active form within the body

Phrases & Collocations

prodrug activation

prodrug design

prodrug therapy

prodrug delivery

prodrug metabolism

prodrug strategy

prodrug formulation

prodrug candidates

prodrug research

Example Sentences

a prodrug can enhance the bioavailability of a drug.

researchers are developing new prodrugs for cancer therapy.

this prodrug is converted into an active form in the body.

prodrugs can improve patient compliance by reducing side effects.

the mechanism of action of this prodrug is well understood.

prodrugs are often used to target specific tissues.

some prodrugs require metabolic activation to be effective.

understanding prodrug chemistry is essential for drug development.

prodrugs can be designed to release the active drug at a specific site.

clinical trials are underway to test the efficacy of this prodrug.

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