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Oral dosage form
| Dosage form | Answer | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| delayed-releases (DR) tablets | ||
| Capsules | ||
| Liquids | ||
| Low cost, precise dosing, increased palatability, dose can be manipulated if scored | Delayed onset of action, destruction of drug by GI fluids, local GI side effects, delayed absorption of food in stomach, ineffective for patients unable to swallow |