Pharmacology Which of the following drugs should be given in sustained release oral dosage form ? A An anti–arrhythmic drug with a plasma half life of 10 seconds used for acute treatment of PSVT B An anti–inflammatory drug with a plasma half life of 24 hr C A hypnotic drug with a plasma half life of 2 hours D An antihypertensive with a plasma half life of 3 hours 💡 Explanation Which of the following drugs should be given in sustained release oral dosage form ? ✓ Correct Answer: D. An antihypertensive with a plasma half life of 3 hours