langtverkandi
Langtverkandi is a term used in Icelandic pharmacology to describe medicines or formulations whose effects endure for an extended period after administration. The word combines langt (long) with verkandi (acting or effective), yielding a literal meaning of long-acting.
In medical practice, langtverkandi formulations are designed to maintain therapeutic drug levels with reduced dosing frequency.
Pharmacokinetic properties of langtverkandi agents typically feature slower absorption, longer half-life, and mechanisms such as polymer-coated