This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Pharmacokinetics, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'Which of the following is a prodrug - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Enalapril, B. Clonidine, C. Salmeterol, D. Acetazolamide', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Enalapril Prodrugo Few drugs are inactive as such and need conversion in the body to one or more active metabolites,o Such a drug is called a prodrug.o All the drugs in following table are very important, sorry, I can not shorten the listProdrugLevodopaEnalaprila - MethyldopaChloralhydrateDipiveffineOxcarbazepinePrednisoneBacampicillinSulfasalazineCyc lophospham ideMercaptopurineFluorouracilSulindacAzathioprineCortisoneBenorilateProguanilZidovudinTerfenadineProntosilo Advantages of prodrugs over active formMore stableBetter bioavailabilityLess side effects and toxicity.", 'role': 'assistant'}]