AMINO ACID PRODRUGSABSTRACT5The present invention is directed to a prodrug comprised of an amino acid bonded to amedicament or drug having a hydroxy, amino, carboxy or acylating derivative thereon. The prodrug has the same utility as the drug from which it is made, but it has enhanced therapeutic properties. In fact, the prodrugs of the present invention enhance at least two therapeutic qualities, as defined herein. The present invention is also directed to10 pharmaceutical compositions containing same.[Figure 1]
