Extended-Release Dosage Form

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Extended-Release Dosage Form Definition

Extended release dosage form is a modified pharmaceutical form of which the release of the active substance and its subsequent absorption are prolonged in comparison with a conventional non-modified form. The prolonged release of the active substance in man produces a spread of blood/plasma concentration as a function of time, with an increased apparent elimination half-life and/or reduction in peaks or achievement of a plateau. The staggering of concentrations is accompanied by a prolongation of therapeutic action without any increase, and possibly with a reduction of probability of adverse events.

Extended-Release Dosage Form Synonyms

Extended-Release Dosage Form, Extended-Release Dose Form, Prolonged-Release Dosage Form

Terms in Extended-Release Dosage Form category

Diffusion-Controlled Extended-Release Dosage Form
Dissolution-Controlled Extended-Release Dosage Form
Erosion-Controlled Extended-Release Dosage Form
Osmotic Pump Extended-Release Dosage Form