Meaning Of The Word Short-acting

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short-acting in British English
adjective: (of a drug) quickly effective, but requiring regularly repeated doses for long-term treatment, being rapidly absorbed, distributed in the body, and excreted

short-acting in the Pharmaceutical Industry
adjective: A short-acting drug is effective very soon after being administered, and requires regularly repeated doses for long-term treatment.

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