sustained release

What Happens When You Split An Extended-release Pill?

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What Happens When You Split An Extended-release Pill? Time-release, delayed-release and extended-release medication, often indicated by an “XR” next to the name, should never be crushed or broken either. “When you cut a long-acting pill, you can end up making the dose come out much higher and faster, which can be dangerous,” explains Dr. Why

What Is Sustained Release Drug?

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What Is Sustained Release Drug? Sustained release allows delivery of a specific drug at a programmed rate that leads to drug delivery for a prolonged period of time (Moghimi et al., 2001). This approach of drug release is especially useful for drugs that are metabolized too fast and are eliminated from the body shortly after