Depottuotteet
Depottuotteet, often translated as "depot products" or "slow-release medications," are pharmaceutical formulations designed to release their active ingredients gradually over an extended period. This contrasts with immediate-release medications, which dissolve and are absorbed quickly. The primary purpose of depot formulations is to maintain a consistent therapeutic level of the drug in the body, reducing the need for frequent dosing and potentially improving patient compliance.
The mechanisms by which depot products achieve this slow release vary. Some utilize special matrices or coatings
Common examples of depot products include certain long-acting injectable antipsychotics, hormone therapies, and pain management medications.