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Extended-release Medication

September 19, 2009

Definition: Extended-release medications have special coatings or ingredients that sway for what reason fast the drug is released from the pill into your body. This may suffer you to take certain medications only once or two times a time, instead of again often. Some extended-release medications be favored with the letters "XL" or "LA" or "XR" in their name.Also Known As: long-acting medicationExamples:

Detrol LA (tolterodine) is a medication used to treat overactive bladder.

Effexor XR (venlafaxine) is a medication used to treat blues.

Toprol XL (metoprolol) is a medication used to treat high blood embarrassment.

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