MeSH 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.;
MeSH synonym : precursors, drug; pro-drugs; pro drugs; drug precursors; Drug Precursor; Precursor, Drug; Prodrug; Pro-Drug; Pro Drug;
MeSH annotation : 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); coordinate with specific drug;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prodrug;
A compound that, on administration, must undergo chemical conversion by metabolic
processes before becoming the pharmacologically active drug for which it is a prodrug.