short-acting

Adjective

Meaning

short-acting (comparative more short-acting, superlative most short-acting)

(pharmacology) Having a pharmaceutical effect principally in the short term.
Short-acting insulin is maximally effective for one to three hours.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Examples

A NICE review pointed out that short-acting Z-drugs were inappropriately compared in clinical trials with long-acting benzodiazepines. Source: Internet

A short-acting anesthetic was usually given in addition to the muscle relaxant in order to spare patients the terrifying feeling of suffocation that can be experienced with muscle relaxants. Source: Internet

Because repaglinide is short-acting and given before meals, it is particularly beneficial in lowering blood glucose after meals and does not tend to lower fasting glucose levels to the same degree. Source: Internet

In clinical studies, concurrent administration of SYMBICORT and other drugs, such as short-acting beta2agonists, intranasal corticosteroids, and /decongestants has not resulted in an increased frequency of adverse reactions. Source: Internet

If shortness of breath occurs in the period between doses, an inhaled, short-acting beta-agonist should be taken for immediate relief. Source: Internet

Clorazepate (Tranxene), midazolam (Versed), and triazolam () are short-acting agents with durations of action of 3 to 8 hours. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms