How to Take this Med 2 Flashcards
phenytoin kapseals
prefer on empty stomach
- can take with food - but be consistent
- swallow whole
can phenytoin kapseal and phenytoin liquid or chewable tablets be interchange
NO.
phenytoin kapseals = 92 % phenytoin
phenytoin suspension or chew tab = 100% phenytoin
phenytoin chew tab
chew well before swallowing
depakene capsules (valproic acid)
swallow whole
do not crush or chew - irritant to mouth
divalproex
take with FOOD –> GI side effects
Depakote sprinkle capsules
can be swallow whole (intact)
can be sprinkled onto applesauce - drink water after taking mixture
phenobarbital tablet
*crushed?
wow FOOD
- can be crushed and mixed with food or fluids
phenobarbital liquid
can be administer undiluted
can be mixed with water or fruit juice
topiramate tablet
wow FOOD - full glass of water (kidney stone)
do not crush tablet – bitter taste
topiramate sprinkle capsules
swallow whole - wow food or
- sprinkled onto soft food (applesauce) - swallow whole without chewing
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
with FOOD – to decrease upset stomach
Horizant or Gralise
with MEALS - at 5 pm
hydroxyzine
wow FOOD
Eletriptan (Relpax)
wow FOOD
- full glass of water
Rizatriptan
wow FOOD
is water needed with Rizatriptan MLT
water is not needed
Sumatriptan tablets
swallow whole - do not crush or chew = unpleasant taste
sumatriptan (subcutaneous)
* where injection
1st dose - in doctor’s office to observe ischemic symptoms
- inject in thigh (fat layer) or upper arm (fat layer)
sumatriptan (nasal spray)
rinse top with HOT water
* careful not to suck water into bottle
benztropine
wow FOOD
sinemet (CR)
* and all dosage form
- full glass of water
at least 30 minutes before eating or 1 hour after eating (empty stomach) - small non-protein snack ok to prevent nausea - fruit or cracker
RyTary (carbidopa/levodopa ER capsule)
ok with FOOD
capsule can be open
pramipexole
wow FOOD –> food can decrease nausea