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Modified-release dosage is a mechanism that (in contrast to immediate-release dosage) delivers a drug with a delay after its administration (delayed-release dosage) or for a prolonged period of time (extended-release [ER, XR, XL] dosage) or to a specific target in the body (targeted-release dosage). [1]
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a medically approved way to treat people with tobacco use disorder by taking nicotine through means other than tobacco. [6] It is used to help with quitting smoking or stopping chewing tobacco.
Osmotic release systems have a number of major advantages over other controlled-release mechanisms. They are significantly less affected by factors such as pH, food intake, GI motility, and differing intestinal environments. Using an osmotic pump to deliver drugs has additional inherent advantages regarding control over drug delivery rates.
Each of these factors may vary from patient to patient (inter-individual variation), and indeed in the same patient over time (intra-individual variation). In clinical trials , inter-individual variation is a critical measurement used to assess the bioavailability differences from patient to patient in order to ensure predictable dosing.
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) Complex PTSD is a form of PTSD that can develop in people who experience ongoing or long-term trauma or multiple traumas. This may include ...
Virtual patient populations Simcyp population databases include North European Caucasians, Japanese, healthy volunteers (for virtual Phase I studies) as well as obese/morbidly obese individuals and patients with renal impairment (moderate or severe), and liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A, B or C)
Elon Musk v. RFK Jr.’s stance on Ozempic. In November, the Biden administration announced plans to provide coverage for costly anti-obesity medications, including Wegovy and Zepbound, for ...
Victoria Hughes says she was fired from IHOP after feeding a man who was hungry. She has since been offered her job back.