Class 3 Part 1.2

Question 1

What are the types of release pattern of a medication?

Answer 1

Some tablets and capsules will break rapidly after administration and release
Other tablets are prolonged released (over a long period of time)

Question 2

What are some abbreviations of releases?

Answer 2

XR= eXtended Release
LA= Long Acting
CR=Controlled Release
XC=Extended Release
SR=Sustained Release

Question 3

What are the problems of prolonged release patterns?

Answer 3

More expensive , contains a larger amount of drug compared to immediate drug

Question 4

Why should you not crush extended release drugs?

Answer 4

Because they have a higher does compare to immediate release drugs and this release full dose all at once and can lead to side effects

Question 5

What are advantages of tablets and capsules?

Answer 5

Convenience
Portability
Economical
The drug is more stable compare to the liquid dosage form
Provide an accurate pre-measured dose
Little to no taste
Capsules and tablets are formulated to release drug slowly (prolonged) this allows less frequent daily dosing