long-acting

American  

[lawng-ak-ting, long-] / ˈlɔŋˈæk tɪŋ, ˈlɒŋ- /

adjective

Pharmacology.

1. sustained-release.

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long-acting British  

adjective

1. (of a drug) slowly effective after initial dosage, but maintaining its effects over a long period of time, being slowly absorbed and persisting in the tissues before being excreted Compare intermediate-acting short-acting

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Etymology

Origin of long-acting

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Morgan healthcare conference today that Phase 2 study results on the long-acting GLP1 and amylin drugs will be reported at major scientific conferences, sometime this year.

From Barron's

Maternal vaccination during the third trimester of pregnancy and passive immunization of newborns using long-acting antibodies are being rolled out in many countries.

From Science Daily

Metsera’s obesity portfolio, which includes a long-acting injection that would require fewer shots than Lilly’s drugs, clearly has potential to compete in that category.

From The Wall Street Journal

The long-acting shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against the virus.

From BBC

A long-acting injection is to be offered for eligible children from this autumn.

From BBC