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Which bond should be between the active drug and inert carrier?(a) Covalent bond(b) Vander Waal’s force(c) Di-sulphide bond(d) Ionic bondI got this question in an interview for job.I'm obligated to ask this question of Prodrugs in section Prodrugs & Excretion of Drugs of Drug Biotechnology

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The correct option is (a) Covalent bond

Best EXPLANATION: This TYPE of prodrug where the active ingredient and inert drug is bonded by the covalent bond comes under carrier-linked prodrug. They are generally esters or amide. These drugs and modified their LIPOPHILICITY to a great EXTENT because of being attached to a carrier. The active drug is RELEASED by hydrolytic cleavage. The hydrolytic cleavage can be chemical or enzymatic.



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