A prodrug is an example of which type mechanism of metabolism?

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An inactive parent drug (prodrug)may be transformed into an active compound.Active to active occurs when an active parent drug is converted to a second active compound,which is then converted to an inactive product.When an active metabolite is formed,the action of the drug is prolonged.Active to inactive is the most common type of reaction in drug biotransformation.Inactive to inactive is not one of the mechanisms of metabolism.A placebo may be an example.

A Prodrug Is an Example of Which Type Mechanism of Metabolism