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XL (extra long, extra large) SA (sustained action) CR (controlled release) DR (delayed release)Jan 29, 2015
What does XL mean in drugs?
by Drugs.com XL stands for extended release; it only needs to be taken once per day.
What does the XL in Nifedipine XL indicate?
Procardia XL is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Chest Pain (Angina), High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), and Pulmonary Hypertension. Procardia XL may be used alone or with other medications….Adverse Experiences.
| Adverse Effect | PROCARDIA XL (%) (N=707) | Placebo (%) (N=266) |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 3.3 | 1.9 |
What is the difference between ER and XL?
* “ER” stands for extended release, and this means that the drug is released slowly in the body. ER oral tablets include two forms of the drug. One form is sustained release (SR), which is generally taken twice daily. The other form is extended release (XL), and it's taken once daily.
What is the benefits of extended release tablets?
Extended-release formulations have many advantages compared with IR formulations, including simplification of dosing regimens, reduction in pill burden, and reduction in the peak-to-trough fluctuations in serum drug concentration that may be associated with a decreased risk of adverse effects and of seizures.
What’s better Wellbutrin SR or XL?
Is Wellbutrin SR or Wellbutrin XL better? Wellbutrin SR and Wellbutrin XL both work to relieve symptoms of depression. Wellbutrin XL may be preferred for its once-daily dosing. It may also be better for treating depression during seasonal changes (seasonal affective disorder).
What is the difference between Glipizide ER and XL?
Glipizide oral tablets are generic drugs. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. Glucotrol is the brand-name medication of glipizide IR oral tablet, and Glucotrol XL is the brand-name medication of glipizide ER oral tablet.
What is nifedipine XL 30 mg used for?
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
What is the difference between nifedipine ER and nifedipine XL?
The rate of absorption was increased to a higher degree for ER than for XL, as indicated by a Cmax which was almost twice as high for ER compared with XL. This finding was shown to be related to an increased tablet-erosion rate for ER, leading to more rapid drug release.
What is glipizide XL 5mg?
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems.
