Depot formulations
- Long-duration injectable/depot products
- Release drug slowly after administration
- Extend dosing interval beyond ordinary injection
- Effects/adverse effects may persist for weeks
- Formulation PK is part of the medication entity
Class at a glance
- Long-duration injectable/depot products
Practical pearls
- Release drug slowly after administration
Members / distinctions
- Extend dosing interval beyond ordinary injection
- Formulation PK is part of the medication entity
Safety / monitoring
- Effects/adverse effects may persist for weeks
Self-check
- How long may depot-product effects or adverse effects persist?
Weeks. - How do depot products extend the dosing interval?
Slow release after administration.
Drugs in this class (14)
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