Pro-drugs

Pro-drugs are drugs that are inactive until they are metabolized by the body into active forms. They are used to improve the safety and efficacy of treatments. For example, pro-drugs can be used to provide a lower dose of medication or to target the medication to a specific tissue within the body. They can also reduce the rate of metabolization of a drug and delay its absorption, helping drugs to remain active in the body for longer periods of time. Pro-drugs offer a safer and more efficient way to deliver medications and are thus significant in modern medication and healthcare.