Some drugs are intended to have slow,uniform absorption over several hours and are said to be extended-release drugs These drugs are designed to permit absorption in the

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Extended-release drugs are designed to have slow and uniform absorption over several hours, and they achieve this by being absorbed in the small bowel. The small bowel allows for a larger surface area for absorption and has a longer transit time for the drug to be released slowly into the bloodstream. The stomach and distal colon would not provide the desired slow and uniform absorption, and absorption in the liver would not allow for the drug to reach the bloodstream in the intended manner.

Some Drugs Are Intended to Have Slow,uniform Absorption Over Several