What Is The Difference Between Sustained Release And Extended Medication

i have bupropion from 2 diff companies both 150 mg, one labeled ER the other labeled SA. The ER is white, the SA looks brown. Any significant difference? ## Hello, Doc! How are you? No, those are both just different abbreviations that designate it as being a controlled released formulation of the medication. The SA stands for sustained action and the ER stands for extended release. The FDA classifies this medication as an antidepressant and smoking cessation aid. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and headache. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thanks for the info, I guess smokers and depressed people differ in whether they need to be sustained or just extended ;-) ## LOL! Very welcome! I'm happy to help.

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEOPHYLLINE SA AND THEOPHYLLINE ER... ## Hello, Gisela! How are you? There is no difference, they are both just abbreviations that designate it as being a time released formulation of the medication. There are quite a few that the pharmaceutical industry can pick from. The SA stands for sustained action and the ER for extended release. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including diarrhea, nausea and headache. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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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What's the difference between Morphine sulfate ER, CR, and SR. I am on Oxycontin and want to change to the generic form. ## Whats the differances between morphine sulfate er, cr, and sr. Thanks I am on oxycontin and want to change to one that has a generic, since oxy is nolonger thk Richard ## There is no difference, each abbreviation that you listed is simply a different way of denoting that the Morphine in that particular pill is in a time released formulation. ER stands for extended release, CR stands for controlled release, and SR stands for sustained release. You may see some others used, as well, such as XR, TR, LA, SA, and etc. Unfortunately, the pharmaceutical industry doesn't have any one universal abbreviation that they use to designate it, so some manufacturers base i...

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What is the difference between the two. My husband took the ER, and I think by accident he was prescribed the SA by a different Dr. ## Hello, Shur! How are you and your husband? There is actually no difference, they are both just different abbreviations used to designate that he's been prescribed the time released formulation. The ER stands for extended release and the SA stands for sustained action, so they are different ways of saying the same thing. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, frequent urination and sore throat. Is there anything else 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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I have two tablets left in my prescription. Are there any over the counter meds for high blood pressure? ## All you need do is call your pharmacy for refill and they will contact your physician with a refill. Why would you risk anything else.. ## What is the difference between Verapamil SA and Verapamil ER? ## No, medications for treating high blood pressure require a doctor's prescription. While you can help lower your blood pressure via diet, and exercise, it is always best to take the medication your doctor has prescribed. Verapamil may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, hypotension, and increased urination. Ref: Verapamil Information Lydia, SA stands for sustained action, and ER stands for extended release, both mean the same thing, though, as they just des...

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What ARE the differences between: Propranolol SA, and ER? Is it OK for my Pharmacists to substitute SA for ER? ## Yes, they are actually the same thing. The SA is an abbreviation for sustained action and the ER is an abbreviation for extended release, but they both designate that it is a time released formulation of the medication. You'll often see it abbreviated differently, some us SR, XR and etc. Is there anything else I can help with? ## what is the difference between propanolol hcl & propanolol sa

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What is the difference between metformin hcl er 500MG tablet and metformin hcl 500mg 24hr sa tab ## Hello, Vernfrog! How are you? From what you've listed, there is no difference, both the SA and ER designate it as being time released, there are several different abbreviations that are used for it. SA stands for sustained action and ER stands for extended release. The FDA classifies this medication as an oral antidiabetic agent. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence, diarrhea and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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trying to find out the difference between divalproex500mg dr and divalproex 500mg er ## There actually is no difference, they are just different abbreviations that mean the same thing. The DR stands for delayed release and the ER stands for extended release, they both just denote that the medication is in a time released formulation, so it isn't released all at once, when it's taken. You may also see it abbreviated as SR, for sustained release, CR for controlled release or just XR. Divalproex, also known as Valproate Semisodium, is most commonly used to treat manic episodes of Bipolar Disorder. It may cause side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, weight gain and decreased coordination. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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what is the difference between glycomet sustained release and glycomet extended release?what is mechanism of action of both drugs ## Whithin how many minutes it starts working and for how long?

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