Can you give capsules via NG tube?
Nasogastric tubes (NGT) are commonly used in hospitals and home care situations for administering medications to individuals who are unable to swallow safely. Suspensions for NGT dosing are usually prepared extemporaneously from crushed tablets or pellets in opened capsules.
What can be given through NG tube?
A nasogastric (NG) tube is a small tube that goes into the stomach through the nose. Breast milk, formula, or liquid food is given through the tube directly into the stomach, giving your child extra calories.
How do you manage a nasogastric tube?
Simple steps you should follow:
- Keep the skin around the NG tube clean by using warm water and a wash cloth.
- Remove any crusts or secretions from around the nose.
- When changing tapes use adhesive remover if available to prevent damaging the skin.
- Make sure the skin is clean and dry before applying new tape.
How do you aspirate an NG tube?
Inject 30 ml of air into the tube via a 60-ml syringe immediately before pulling back on the plunger to facilitate fluid aspiration. But don’t assume the NG tube is correctly placed just because you hear a whoosh of air in the abdomen.
Do medications given through a nasogastric tube need to be administered on an empty stomach?
– For drugs to be given on an empty stomach, the feed should be stopped 30 minutes before and after administration; – Monitor the patient for signs of complications; – Ask the pharmacist for advice and consider an alternative route if indicated.
How do you give a sublingual medication with an NG tube?
Place medication on top of patient’s tongue, and have patient avoid chewing the medication. Water is not needed. Sublingually: Place medication under patient’s tongue and allow to dissolve completely. Ensure patient avoids swallowing the medication.
What is NG tube decompression?
Nasogastric tubes are typically used for decompression of the stomach in the setting of intestinal obstruction or ileus, but can also be used to administer nutrition or medication to patients who are unable to tolerate oral intake.
How do you check the pH of an NG tube?
Close the clamp. Detach the syringe from the tube, replace the end cap of the tube. Detach extension set (if using a Button). Open the clamp on the tube (if present) • Drop the fluid onto the pH indicator strip and read the pH as per manufacturers instructions.
What should the concentration of theophylline be after oral administration?
In general, maintaining peak serum theophylline concentrations between 10 and 15 mcg/mL will achieve most of the drug’s potential therapeutic benefit while minimizing the risk of serious adverse events. Theophylline is rapidly and completely absorbed after oral administration in solution or immediate-release solid oral dosage form.
How often should you take theophylline in a day?
At first, the dose is 12 to 14 milligrams (mg) per kg of body weight per day, divided and given every 12 hours. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the total dose is usually not more than 20 mg per kg of body weight per day or 600 mg per day.
Are there any side effects to taking theophylline?
Adverse reactions associated with theophylline are generally mild when peak serum theophylline concentrations are <20 mcg/mL and mainly consist of transient caffeine-like adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and insomnia.
What is the molecular formula of theophylline anhydrous?
The molecular formula of anhydrous theophylline is C 7H 8N 4O 2 with a molecular weight of 180.17. Theophylline Oral Solution USP is available as a liquid intended for oral administration, containing 80 mg of theophylline anhydrous and 20% alcohol in each 15 mL (tablespoonful).