Translation of "prodrug" into Spanish

profármaco, promedicamento are the top translations of "prodrug" into Spanish.

prodrug noun grammar

(pharmacology) A drug that is administered in an inactive form that is metabolised in the body into a biologically active compound. [..]

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  • profármaco

    masculine

    A prodrug is considered to have the same mechanism of action as its active metabolite.

    Se considera que un profármaco posee el mismo mecanismo de actuación que su metabolito activo.

  • promedicamento

    A prodrug is then administered which is activated by the enzyme gene.

    Después se administra un promedicamento, que se activa por medio del gen enzimático.

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