2007-03-06 00:03:36 · 7 answers · asked by Pravin S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
It takes longer to break down. Your body will absorb smaller amounts over a longer period of time. Be careful not to ever cut or break up a pill labeled "extended release" as it will dissolve faster than designed and you could take too high of a dose too quickly.
2007-03-06 00:14:08 · answer #1 · answered by Rhyno 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has a special coating over part of the active ingredient that takes several hours to break down. After the coating breaks down, the active ingredient is released.
Sometimes there are a few different kinds of coating in the same pill, so that some break down fast, some medium, and some slow. The result is that there is always some active ingredient in your system.
2007-03-06 00:16:36 · answer #2 · answered by sarcastro1976 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I t is suppose to mean , the drug will not be released into your system all at once, it will release it's self a little at a time. Sounds crazy. I t is suppose to extend the length of time the med works for you .
2007-03-06 00:12:30 · answer #3 · answered by Denise H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In short, The active ingridient is coated with the material, which disintegrates slowly so that the durg absorption is prolonged to get long acting in the body.
2007-03-06 01:31:14 · answer #4 · answered by Pranil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medicine designed to be absorbed slower than usual by the body's metabolism.
2007-03-06 00:14:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
long acting and slow acting.
2007-03-06 15:06:23 · answer #6 · answered by NQS 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
advanced formulated, antibiatic
2007-03-06 00:13:34 · answer #7 · answered by P.RAM 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋