What do you know about a Prodrug?

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Which of the following is an example of a prodrug?
A imipramine
B paracetamol
C codeine
D diclofenac
E paroxetine

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  1. C is the answer, and Temitope David and Adekunbi are winners.Details below :
    A prodrug is a substance that needs to be metabolised into a pharmacologi￾cal active product. Codeine is metabolised in the liver to morphine, norcodeine
    and other metabolites.

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