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Medication Timing - TSV

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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code	slug	name	description	stomachCondition	timing
01	before-meals	Before Meals	Timing to take medication 20-30 minutes before meals.	Empty stomach (no food in stomach)	20-30 minutes before meals
02	immediately-before-meals	Immediately Before Meals	Timing to take medication 5-10 minutes before meals, just before eating.	Just before food enters stomach	5-10 minutes before meals
03	after-meals	After Meals	Timing to take medication within 20-30 minutes after meals.	Food present in stomach	Within 20-30 minutes after meals
04	between-meals	Between Meals	Timing to take medication approximately 2 hours after eating, between meals.	Near-empty stomach state	Approximately 2 hours after eating
05	empty-stomach	Empty Stomach	Timing to take medication when no food is in the stomach.	Completely empty stomach	At least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
06	bedtime	Bedtime	Timing to take medication 30 minutes before sleeping.	Not specified (typically 2-3 hours after dinner)	30 minutes before sleeping
07	upon-waking	Upon Waking	Timing to take medication immediately after waking up.	Completely empty stomach (before breakfast)	Immediately after waking
08	as-needed	As Needed	Timing to take medication only when symptoms occur, as needed.	Not specified (depends on medication)	Only when symptoms occur