long acting
/lɔŋ ˈæktɪŋ/
adjective
- Designed to work or remain effective for a long period of time, especially of medications or treatments.
- Long-acting allergy pills can provide relief all day with just one dose.
- Some long-acting injections are given once a month instead of daily.
- The doctor prescribed a long-acting insulin that lasts for 24 hours.