Delayed-Action Preparations
| Medical Definition: |
Dosage forms of a drug that act over a period of time by controlled-release processes or technology. |
| Guide Notes: |
IM general only; coord with specific drug |
| Also Called: |
Controlled-Release Preparations,Depot Preparations,Prolonged-Action Preparations,Sustained-Release Preparations,Timed-Release Preparations |
Delayed-Action Preparations Categories.
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Drug Implants - Small containers or pellets of a solid drug implanted in the body to achieve sustained release of the drug. |
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Tablets, Enteric-Coated - Tablets coated with material that delays release of the medication until after they leave the stomach. (Dorland, 28th ed) |
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