Modified-Release Drugs

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What is the most commonly used route for drug administration?

  • Transdermal route
  • Inhalation route
  • Oral route (correct)
  • Intravenous route

Which type of drugs are commonly administered orally?

  • Modified-release drugs
  • Immediate release drugs (correct)
  • Intravenous drugs
  • Inhalation drugs

What is the purpose of using modified-release drugs?

  • To achieve faster release of drugs
  • To increase side effects
  • To reduce compliance
  • To maintain drug levels overnight (correct)

What are the types of modified-release drugs?

<p>Delayed-release, gastro-resistant, and extended-release (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using modified-release drugs?

<p>They can be targeted to specific parts of the gastrointestinal tract (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using extended-release drugs?

<p>They can maintain drug levels at therapeutic levels for longer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of site-specific drug targeting achieved with modified-release drugs?

<p>It allows for targeted drug delivery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Oral route is the most commonly used route for drug administration.
  • Oral medicines are easy to administer and cheaper than other routes.
  • Immediate release drugs are commonly administered orally.
  • Modified-release drugs are used when a slower release is desired.
  • Modified-release drugs can be targeted to specific parts of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Delayed-release, gastro-resistant, and extended-release are types of modified-release drugs.
  • Modified-release drugs can maintain drug levels overnight, reduce side effects, and improve compliance.
  • Site-specific drug targeting can be achieved with modified-release drugs.
  • Extended-release drugs can keep drugs at therapeutic levels for longer.
  • Modified-release drugs come in different forms and can be used for different purposes.

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