2006-12-13 09:19:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Controlled release indicates the inclusion of a constituent in the tablet that dissolves slowly. Rapid release tablets have no such inhibitor and dissolve more quickly.
2006-12-13 09:24:17 · answer #1 · answered by Trollbuster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The descriptions are pretty literal. Tablets that are 'controlled release' will be let into the blood stream gradually, whilst 'Rapid realease' are let into the blood stream very quickly - giving an almost immediate effect.
It is for this reason that it is very dangerous to crush tablets (ie for an elderly patient who has difficulty swallowing). You could make a pill designed to release a drug slowly enter the blood stream (and therefore the vital organs) much quicker and violently than intended, causing harm.
2006-12-13 09:24:53 · answer #2 · answered by Madam Rosmerta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
controlled release or modified release formulations are designed to release the medication over a set period, usually 24 hours for ease of use. They are usually coated or in a granular form, designed to be activated by the gastric processes. Rapid release on the other hand is designed to get into the body as soon as possible.This is achieved by attaching the drug to another substance which facilitates its rapid absorbtion and so making the drug work quickly.
2006-12-13 09:33:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Controlled release pills have a 'skin' or covering that doesn't dissolve as quickly in your stomach. This can range from a couple to twenty-four hours. Everything from sleep aids to cold medicines to pain relievers are made like this.
Rapid release is just the opposite. By having a thinner layer, and sometimes tiny holes, the pill dissolves more quickly. The can range from a few seconds to a few minutes. Pain relievers are the most common form of this type of pill.
2006-12-13 09:27:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Control release, means medication is released into your body slowly over a 12 or 24 hour time. rapid release means it goes into the body instantly.
2006-12-13 09:22:15 · answer #5 · answered by lynda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Controlled Release means: a tablet used to deliver a drug at a desired rate for a desired length of time
Rapid Release means: A tablet used to deliver a drug at a faster rate
hopefully this helps
2006-12-13 09:35:35 · answer #6 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rapid-release is designed to release all the medication in a very short amount of time, controled-release allows a steady streem of medication to be absorbed over a longer period of time, so to avoid peaks and lows in medication.
2006-12-13 09:30:58 · answer #7 · answered by BWD T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Controlled ( set times) Rapid (quick)
2006-12-16 01:19:07 · answer #8 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
controlled releases the contents slowly, maybe they disolve slow, rapid will dissolve and spread through the body faster
2006-12-13 09:21:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋