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Controlled release is a drug delivery mechanism that allows for the gradual release of a drug into the body over a specific period of time. This is achieved through various technologies and formulations that can modulate the release of the drug to achieve a desired therapeutic effect. Controlled release can help to improve the efficacy, safety, and patient compliance of a drug by reducing the frequency of dosing and minimizing side effects.
CR medications release the active ingredient(s) at a specific rate to keep constant medication levels in your body for a specific time period. This allows for more precise control of medication levels after taking it and fewer doses needed throughout the day.
It reduces the pill burden as patients take medications less frequently. It also allows better symptom and disease management and reduces side effects.
It is slowly released in the body for a certain amount of time as per the drug development design.
There is no specific patient population for controlled release drugs use, in general controlled release drugs benefit all in the same way.
Every manufacturing site that handles controlled substances must be registered with the DEA and complete all safety controls and regulations.
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