What do we need to check b4 crushing a medication?

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What do we need to check b4 crushing a medication?

2007-03-19 14:51:14 · 4 answers · asked by Smart_Dumb 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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Don't crush anything that is time-released or enteric coated. Also, morphine and xanax is a big no-no for crushing.

There is a list of "do not crush" meds. Try www.ismp.org/Tool/DoNotCrush.pdf

2007-03-19 15:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs.Fine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You need to know if you must take the medication whole or if its ok to crush it or break it in half. If you dont know. call your drug store and they will tell you. bettyk

2007-03-19 15:02:25 · answer #2 · answered by elisayn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

You want to check an make sure it's the medicine that you want to take ;)

2007-03-19 15:01:34 · answer #3 · answered by gufs_19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

crush away. unless its a time release tab, then dont crush.

2007-03-19 14:54:25 · answer #4 · answered by dali333 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋