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A novel drug delivery system offers improved patient compliance by changing the manner in which a drug is absorbed or distributed in the body. |
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Because of the changed nature of the release pattern, an extended release drug is able to use less total drug over time compared to a conventional preparation. |
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The advantages are a decrease or elimination of local or systemic side effects, less tolerance development with chronic use, minimization of drug accumulation in body tissues with chronic dosing. |
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The most important advantage is improved efficiency in treatment because constant or some other pattern of drug release can be obtained promptly and maintained over a long period. Reducing fluctuations in the blood level also allows better disease management. |
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