In favour of recreational drugs.
Used in a Sentence
prodrug
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for prodrug.
Editorial note
It is considered a prodrug for phenmetrazine though, so not really a unique thing in its own right.
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Quick take
In favour of recreational drugs.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of prodrug gathered in one view.
(pharmacology) A drug that is administered in an inactive form that is metabolised in the body into a biologically active compound.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for prodrug.
adjective
In favour of recreational drugs.
noun
(pharmacology) A drug that is administered in an inactive form that is metabolised in the body into a biologically active compound.
Example sentences
It is considered a prodrug for phenmetrazine though, so not really a unique thing in its own right.
Of course, Adrafinil is OTC in the US too and that's the prodrug for Modafinil.
You're thinking of the prodrug Adrafinil.
Carnosine (β-alanyl-L-hystidine), and its topical prodrug formulation N-acetylcarnosine (NAC), is advertised (especially on the internet) to treat a range of ophthalmic disorders associated with oxidative stress, including age-related and diabetic cataracts.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use prodrug in a sentence?
It is considered a prodrug for phenmetrazine though, so not really a unique thing in its own right.
What does prodrug mean?
In favour of recreational drugs.
What part of speech is prodrug?
prodrug is commonly used as adjective, noun.