Do I give the med or hold? - Page 3
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Aug 26, '12 by susu24[QUOTE=tyvin;6862915]
Gabapentin absorption: effect of mixing wit... [Ann Pharmacother. 1998] - PubMed - NCBI
CONCLUSIONS:
Opening and mixing the contents of gabapentin capsules does not significantly impair drug absorption. This may be a viable administration option for patients who are unable to swallow intact capsules. Dietary macronutrient composition (i.e., protein) may favorably influence gabapentin oral absorption.
If you still feel uneasy about mixing it in applesauce, explain the situation to the doc and suggest that he change it to a liquid form.
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Aug 26, '12 by spectrabritethis resident is chewing it, today I mixed it into applesauce and it went down without chewing
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Aug 26, '12 by npatte1071This medication should be given with food, but I would let the doctor know of your concerns. I could not locate any literature that voices your concerns other than what was learned in school.
Natali L. Patterson, MSN, RN - Aug 26, '12 by cougdogrnThere is a liquid Gabapentin and it has to be refrigerated, ask the MD to order that.
- Aug 26, '12 by spectrabriteThe med is always given with food to this patient. The patient thought always chews all medication no matter what it is even if we request it to be swallowed no chewing.
- Aug 26, '12 by mazyThere are other forms of the medication, including tablet, so talk to the pharmacy and then follow up with the doc. My experience is that the capsules are more commonly prescribed, so if a dr. wants to prescribe the med, that will be the first option just because it's the most common option.
A lot of times I've seen it happen that drs. aren't aware that the patient likes to chew the med, or sometimes they forget when they prescribe it, because they've got so many patients to keep track of and they do rely on the nurse to keep them apprised of any issues.
Just talk to the doc, and let him know what is going on. It really isn't that big of a deal.BrandonLPN likes this. -
Aug 26, '12 by tothepointeLVNQuote from BrandonLPNYeah I've done this too for patients that were periodically unresponsive and unable to swallow and they did have the SL version on hand if it even came in SL. Things like Dexametasone and ER narcotics.I've given pain narcotics rectally to hospice pts. Very rare. They didn't want the pt to have anything PO or SL. Not even roxanol.
I would just get it changed to a non ER and given more often. - Aug 26, '12 by spectrabritecan the tablet form be chewed? This resident chews any and every medication, from ibuprofen, to vicodin, to atenolol.
Quote from mazyThere are other forms of the medication, including tablet, so talk to the pharmacy and then follow up with the doc. My experience is that the capsules are more commonly prescribed, so if a dr. wants to prescribe the med, that will be the first option just because it's the most common option.
A lot of times I've seen it happen that drs. aren't aware that the patient likes to chew the med, or sometimes they forget when they prescribe it, because they've got so many patients to keep track of and they do rely on the nurse to keep them apprised of any issues.
Just talk to the doc, and let him know what is going on. It really isn't that big of a deal.
