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Which antihypeensive is a prodrug and is coveed to its active form in brain?

A
Clonidine
B
Methyldopa
C
Minoxidil
D
Nitroprusside
High-Yield Explanation
(Ref: KDT 6/e p547) Although both methyldopa and minoxidil are produrgs, conversion of methyldopa to a-methylnorepinephrine takes place in the brain whereas minoxidil is activated to minoxidil sulphate (by phase II reaction) in the periphery.

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