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"DO NOT CRUSH" LIST; Oral Dosage Forms That Should Not Be Crushed, sometimes known as the "Do ... ISMP High-Alert Medications; Drugs that bear a heightened risk of causing significant patient harm when used in error. Use this list to determine which medications require special safeguards to reduce the risk of errors.
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This table contains a list of drugs found in the Guide that should not be crushed or chewed. A liquid dosage form may be available for many of these drugs. However, the dose or frequency of administration may be different from the slow-release product.
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List of oral dosage that should not be crushed. U. of Illinois Hospital Pharmacy Services ; Hits: 4793 ; Comprehensive list of oral dosage forms that should not be crushed ; Updated "Do Not Crush" List. From John F. Mitchell, Medication Safety Coordinator, University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers and ISMP;
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New Price N/A; List Price $7.95 eVIP Price $7.37; ... This wall chart alerts health care professionals about medications that should not be crushed because of their special pharmaceutical formulations or characteristics, such as oral dosage forms that are sustained-release in nature.
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In one survey, 74% of hospital staff used at least two incorrect methods to administer drugs via feeding tubes.2; ... Many oral products should not be crushed (see Table 2). Sus-tained- release, enteric-coated, or microencapsulated products should neither be crushed nor given through feeding tubes as intact tablets...
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A list of specials manufacturers has been published.14; ... Chewable tablets and pancreatic enzymes may also not be crushed. Cytotoxic drugs should not be crushed due to the potential risk to staff from aerosolisation of particles. Local policies should be in place for pharmacy staff preparing cytotoxic suspensions.
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Alternative agents should be considered if a patient has had a true hypersensitivity reaction. ... Because sorbitol is classified as an inert ingredient, manufacturers do not routinely list the amount of sorbitol contained in their formulations. While many preparations contain only a small amount of sorbitol,
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Written by pharmacists from The University of Iowa based on article by John F. Mitchell, PharmD. ... Main Directory : Antimicrobial Manuals : Clinical Guidelines : Continuing Education : Drug Information : Drug Interaction : Lab Interpretation : Overdose & Poison Info ... Renal Dosing : Parenteral Manuals : Pediatric Dosing :
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(i.e., the list should not be viewed as an absolute contraindication to crushing). References available upon request. Content edited and updated by Charlie Waters, PharmD, BCPS, CGP, FASCP; www.med-pass.com; AMERICAN SOCIETY OF; ... 12. Women who are or may become pregnant should not handle crushed or broken tablets.
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