What Does Sustained Release Mean

My GP puts me on Tramahexal SR 100 twice daily for severe lower back pain- how long does it take to have any effects 1 hour, 2 hours ? ## Hello, Maruis! How are you? No, it should start working within 15 to 20 minutes of taking and then the medication is slowly released over a period of 12 hours to help alleviate your pain. The FDA classifies this medication as an opiate, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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is voltaren sr the same as diclofenac ec ## Hello, Frank! How are you? No, they are not the same going by that. The SR stands for sustained release, meaning that it is a time released formulation of the medication, but the EC just means that it is enteric coated, to help prevent it doing damage to your stomach, but there is nothing that designates it as being time released. Is there anything else I can help with?

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oxycontin 60 mg tablet sa purd ## The SA is just another way to denote that it is a time released tablet, it stands for Sustained Action. Oxycodone is a very potent, narcotic analgesic. Common side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and constipation. Read more here: Do you have any other questions?

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diltiazem 120mg sa cap. What does the sa stand for. ## The SA stands for sustained action, which means it's a time released formulation, rather than a regular release, so it helps maintain better blood pressure control. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I was recently put on Diltiazem 120 SA, 11 days ago..I was on Lisinopril for about 4 yrs. as well as lorazepam...My heart rate was elevated..So the Dr did the change. My question is, Does it take the new drug time to work? I checked my numbers after my 3 mi walk today, and I was 143 82 w 108 Heart rate. It was like this yesterday, 145 81 88 HR than 5 hrs later it was 134 78 87HR...I have also had to go careful with my Lorazepam since I started this drug..I have .5 tablets that I take one and one half or up to 2 of these 3 ti...

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Just trying to find out what the PUR on my oxycodone bottle means. I'm guessing it's a form of sustained release, but just wanted to know the medical terminology. Thanks! ## That stands for the manufacturer, which in this case would be Purdue Pharma. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possible including nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, and dry mouth. It also carries the risk of being habit forming. Currently, Oxycontin is only available from this manufacturer and it is only available as a time released formulation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My perscription for bupropion SR 150mg tablets - I understand what all that means. I want to know what the SA in front of WATSON LABS means? does this mean it was made in South Africa or South America? My pharmacy has switched something and my generic used to be a purple round pill and is now a white round pill. ## The SA stands for sustained action, it's just another way of designating that it's a time released formulation of the medication. It means the same thing as the SR in your prescription, which stood for sustained release. Learn more Bupropion details here. Are there any other comments or questions?

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since i didn't have 500 mg in stock i cut 1000mg into half and gave to my mom then in the morning i saw on the cover that it shouldn't be cut, crush or chew the tablet and to swallow the whole....so was worried abt that ## Did she have any problems with it? The SR stands for sustained release, which means it is a time released formulation, so cutting or crushing it could cause someone to get too much of the medication, at once. This could result in severely lowered blood sugar and other medication complications. However, if she suffered no ill effects, you shouldn't have any reason to worry, but you should check with her doctor to be certain.

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What does SA maen in regards to release rate? ## It really means the same thing as the ER, which is extended release, it's just another way of saying it, the SA stands for sustained action. You can learn more about the various abbreviations used to denote time released medications here: Is there anything else I can help with?

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What does the XR part of the subject RX mean? ## It is just one of several abbreviations used to denote that the medictaion is a sustained release or controlled release formulation. This means that instead of being released all at once, the tablet has been specially formulated to slowly release the active ingredient over the relevant number of dosing hours. Are there any questions or comments?

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I am taking Glycomet 1000mg -sustained release twice a day. But I find many a times that the whole tablet coming out in the stool. What is the reason? Does it mean that the system has not absobed the medicine? What is the way out? ## I am aged 63 and suffering from type 2 diabetes. The blood sugar level used to be erratic,at times shooting up to 300PP. I was advised Glycomet 500mg twice a day + Glycomet SR 500mg twice a day. But Glycomet SR was not getting absorbed in the system and I was observing the tablet coming out intact in the stools next morning. My Pharmacist on hearing that changed it to Gluconorm G 500 mg. Even that also comes out in the stool next morning. The tablet while coming out would be spongy in nature. With that and Galvus 50 mg twice a day blood sugar is controlled ...

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I was looking for information and discounts on Potassium chloride SA 10 meq CR capsules and only found info on Potassium chloride ER. What is the difference? What does the SA mean? ## These are all just abbreviations that designate it as being a time released formulation, the CR stands for controlled release, SA stands for Sustained Action, and ER stands for Extended Release. There are actually many different abbreviations that are used, but they all mean the same thing. Unfortunately, this results in a lot of confusion for many doctors and patients. If you read the NIH research studies, you will see that such large doses of potassium cannot be taken in just one dose due to how harsh they are on the stomach, thus all such prescription tablets are time released. The harshness is also why...

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Does SA mean that this is an extended release pill ???? ## Means Sustained Release. ## Yes, SA stands for sustained action, which is another way to state that it is a time released formulation. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, hypotension, and increased urination. Is there anything I can help with?

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what are the differences between gluconorm sustained release and 500mg aand extended release ## There would actually be no different in these, both sustained release and extended release mean the same thing, that it's a controlled release formulation of the medications. Rather than releasing the medications, all at once, as regular tablets do, there are specially made to slowly release over time to help better control your blood sugar. Are there any other questions or comments?

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my Dr.has changed my tabs from glycomet 500 to glycomet 500 sr what is effect of sr how it acts ## The SR stands for sustained released, this means that the active ingredient Metformin is slowly released over time. Since this is an oral antidiabetic medication, this often gives people better control of their blood sugar. The side effects will be the same and may include: nausea, drowsiness, low blood sugar and flatulence. Learn more: Are there any other comments or questions? ## My wifes TSH was 0.1 month back Dr.reduces dose of Eltroxin 100 to 50.after a months test now TSH is showing 15.86 is so much variation possible? what could be the reason? ## Dear sir I am 65 years old I am having High Bp. In recent days I was very tired and i checked blood sugar my self and found fasting 100 ...

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I was using Cardizem CD 180MG caps but the VA changed me to DILTIAZEM (INWOOD) 180 MG SA CAP. Is your 180MG SA also a 24 hr. time release cap like the Cardizem? Thank you for your help...RC ## Hello, RC! How are you? This website does not manufacture any medications. It is an information only resource. And yes, what you've been given is just a generic for what you were already taking and you should follow your doctor's dosing and usage instructions. The SA stand for sustained action, so it means the same as the CD that was listed with the name brand. This medication is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help...

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what is the meaning of Dsr? ## I cannot find the specific words it stands for, but from what I did find, it appears to mean the same as CR or XR would, on US medications, meaning it is time released. Omez contains the active ingredient Ometpazole, this is a Proton Pump Inhibitor, used to treat conditions such as GERD and heartburn. Common side effects may include: nausea, headache, diarrhea and dizziness. You can read more about it here: Did you have any other questions? ## Have heart burn problem, with omez it subsides, but whenever i discontinue with omez heart-burn reoccurs, when heart burn prevails, my stool color has black patches ## DSR = D+SR.... D stands for domperidone a dopminergic drug... SR means sustained released..

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I am taking verapamil SR 240mg. A lot of drug plans only offer it as ER. What's the difference? ## There is no difference, they are both just abbreviations that denote it as being a time released formulation. ER= extended release SR= sustained release You may also see it denoted with the abbreviations: XR = extended release and CR = controlled release. However, as I said, they all mean the same thing. Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension, angina and other cardiovascular problems. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## There is a difference between verapamil ER and SR. One is taken once a day and the other is meant to be taken twice a day. That is what the pharmacis...

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Just prescribed for on Morphine Sulfate SA. Would like to know to what effect this will be different from 4-10 mg hydrocodone/500 APAP, daily ? ## They are both narcotics, so the side effects are going to be very similar, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and constipation. However, the SA stands for sustained action, so the Morphine is a time released product that is meant to help give you better pain control. Is there anything else I can help with?

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how often can i take morphine 15 SR in a 24 hour period ## This is the sustained release Morphine, which means the medication is released slowly over time and it is meant to be taken every 2 hours, so twice a day. Learn more Morphine details here. If it isn't handling your pain, then you may want to speak to your doctor about upping the dosage, or adding a short acting medication for breakthrough pain. Are there any other questions or comments? ## Hi maggie, I think Vernon ment to say that its taken every 12 hours not 2. I take it every 12 hours regards. Bev

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can a morphine so4 15 mg, sa tablet be cut in half? ## Hello, William! How are you? No, you cannot cut them. The SA stands for sustained action, which means it is a time released formulation and cutting or breaking it could cause you to get too much of the medication at once. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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