Prodrugs

γ-Hydroxybutyraldehyde is the organic compound with the formula HOCH2CH2CH2CHO. It is a colorless liquid. The compound occurs in nature and is produced commercially.

Melevodopa, also known as levodopa methyl ester (LDME) and sold under the brand name Levomet, is a dopaminergic agent. It is the methyl ester of levodopa. It is used in oral tablet form as an effervescent prodrug with 250times the water solubility of tablet levodopa. In combination with carbidopa, as melevodopa/carbidopa (brand name Sirio), it is approved for use in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Amfecloral (INN) or amphecloral (USAN) is a combination drug containing a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant and anorectic drug, dextroamphetamine, as well as a CNS depressant and sedative-hypnotic, chloral hydrate.

chemical compound

Carfecillin is a beta-lactam antibiotic. It is a phenyl derivative of carbenicillin, acting as a prodrug.