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Medication Timing - INI

Medication timing is an important indicator for maximizing drug efficacy and minimizing side effects. Optimal timing is determined based on drug properties: before meals (20-30 minutes before eating), after meals (within 20-30 minutes after eating), between meals (approximately 2 hours after eating), empty stomach (when no food is in the stomach), and bedtime (30 minutes before sleeping). Following correct timing improves drug absorption, reduces gastrointestinal irritation, and optimizes therapeutic effects.

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[item.before-meals]
code=01
slug=before-meals
name=Before Meals
description=Timing to take medication 20-30 minutes before meals.
stomachCondition=Empty stomach (no food in stomach)
timing=20-30 minutes before meals

[item.immediately-before-meals]
code=02
slug=immediately-before-meals
name=Immediately Before Meals
description=Timing to take medication 5-10 minutes before meals, just before eating.
stomachCondition=Just before food enters stomach
timing=5-10 minutes before meals

[item.after-meals]
code=03
slug=after-meals
name=After Meals
description=Timing to take medication within 20-30 minutes after meals.
stomachCondition=Food present in stomach
timing=Within 20-30 minutes after meals

[item.between-meals]
code=04
slug=between-meals
name=Between Meals
description=Timing to take medication approximately 2 hours after eating, between meals.
stomachCondition=Near-empty stomach state
timing=Approximately 2 hours after eating

[item.empty-stomach]
code=05
slug=empty-stomach
name=Empty Stomach
description=Timing to take medication when no food is in the stomach.
stomachCondition=Completely empty stomach
timing=At least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals

[item.bedtime]
code=06
slug=bedtime
name=Bedtime
description=Timing to take medication 30 minutes before sleeping.
stomachCondition=Not specified (typically 2-3 hours after dinner)
timing=30 minutes before sleeping

[item.upon-waking]
code=07
slug=upon-waking
name=Upon Waking
description=Timing to take medication immediately after waking up.
stomachCondition=Completely empty stomach (before breakfast)
timing=Immediately after waking

[item.as-needed]
code=08
slug=as-needed
name=As Needed
description=Timing to take medication only when symptoms occur, as needed.
stomachCondition=Not specified (depends on medication)
timing=Only when symptoms occur