(chiefly of a drug) having effects that only last for a short time.
Example sentencesExamples
- Standard protocols are difficult to develop because propofol is a short-acting medication.
- A few minutes later, the effects of the short-acting anesthetic and muscle relaxant begin to wear off.
- A common problem with short-acting drugs is that the child may experience a rebound effect when the medicine wears off.
- Nicotine is a short-acting drug that can be eliminated from the body relatively quickly.
- This occurs even when children are treated with short-acting medications during school hours.