long-acting
Speech parts
1. long-acting - Adjective
2. long-acting - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
active over a long period of time
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Aclidinium bromide is classified as a long-acting inhaled muscarinic antagonist that is prescribed for the long term maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
A NICE review pointed out that short-acting Z-drugs were inappropriately compared in clinical trials with long-acting benzodiazepines.
Basal insulin is provided as a once or twice daily injection of dose of a long-acting insulin.
In an MDI regimen, long-acting insulins are preferred for basal use.
These include long-acting interferon bound to polyethylene glycol (pegylated interferon) and the oral nucleoside analogues.
Benzodiazepines are categorized as either short-, intermediate-, or long-acting.