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What Are The Reasons These Medications Shouldn't Be Crushed? There are a number of reasons why medications on the above list should not be crushed, which
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on March 8, 2021
Drug Class: Alpha2 adrenergic agonists
But you should be consistent by always taking each dose with food or without it
8%) being to facilitate administration and swallowing, followed by an indication by the physician (20
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Its chemical name is 5-chloro-4- (2-imidazolin-2-ylamino)-2,1,3-benzothiadiazole monohydrochloride
And if you usually have trouble swallowing capsules, consider using the lean-forward technique: Place a capsule on your tongue
Nizatidine
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But it does have several risks and warnings for side effects such as low blood pressure, dry mouth, and sleepiness
Maximum single dose: 16 mg
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Relative bioavailability of tizanidine hydrochloride capsule formulation compared with capsule contents administered in applesauce: a Tizanidine 2mg
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Side effects are usually mild, but possible serious side effects include rapid heart rate Tizanidine is used to help relax certain muscles in your body
Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the chance of dental disease, including tooth Tizanidine provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system
If these effects are mild MOC GUIDELINES FOR TABLET CRUSHING
number 1 is the preferred choice of which form to administer the drug in)
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Prescription famotidine is used to treat ulcers (sores on the lining of the stomach or small intestine); gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury
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