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Enter the terms you wish to search for. below. should wear gloves to administer Imdur Tablet Slow-release (h) Inderal LA Capsule Slow-release Indocin SR Capsule Slow-release (a,b) Innopran XL Capsule Slow-release Intelence Tablet Note: tablet should be swallowed whole and not crushed; tablet may be dispersed in water Invega Tablet Slow-release Do not swallow the capsule. (a)Mucous membrane irritant; Note: accidentally opened or damaged capsules require rigorous precautions to avoid inhalation or contact with the skin or mucous membranes (i)Note: swallow whole; local anesthesia of the oral mucosa; choking could occurSlow-release; Note: contains beads that dissolve throughout the GI tractNote: women who are, or may become, pregnant, should not handle crushed or broken tabletsNote: unique drug matrix enhances rapid drug absorptionNote: see package insert for instructions on crushing administrationSlow-release; Note: film coating is designed to break down at or above pH of 7.0Slow-release; Wax-coated; prevents upper GI releaseNote: crushing significantly increases the AUC and TmaxSlow-release (Note: crushing, chewing, or dissolving tablets can cause rapid release and absorption of a potentially fatal dose)Slow-release; Note: crushing, chewing, or dissolving capsules can cause rapid release and absorption of a potentially fatal doseNote: irritant; avoid contact with skin or mucous membranes; avoid contact with crushed or broken tabletsNote: crushed powder may cause mucous membrane irritation©2020 Institute for Safe Medication Practices. 0000004119 00000 n
If you have any questions, please submit a message to To ensure that certain medications are used safely, this updated list includes oral medications that should not be crushed and specifies why. Mistakes can occur when people have trouble swallowing a tablet or capsule and they try to chew, crush, break or mix the tablet or capsule in food or drink. 0000007569 00000 n
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Note: Sublingual tablet; do not suck, chew, or swallow whole.Slow-release; Note: contents are intended to be sprinkled on food or liquid but should not be chewed or crushed.Film-coated; tablet is scored and may be split; Note: 150 mg tablets can be broken into two-thirds or one-third to provide a 100 mg and 50 mg strength, respectivelySlow-release; Note: this lollipop delivery system requires the patient to slowly allow dissolution. The reason is certain medications have a special release mechanism designed to slowly release a certain amount of medication over a given extended time. Its creator received a 151 41
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ISMP is the only non-profit 501(c)(3) organization devoted entirely to preventing medication errors. Medications requiring special safeguards to reduce the risk of errors and minimize harm. JANUVIA should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. 0000004688 00000 n
Oral Dosage Forms That Should Not Be Crushed Mistakes can occur when people have trouble swallowing a tablet or capsule and they try to chew, crush, break or mix the tablet or capsule in food or drink.