CHS Pharmacy News
September 2024
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Immunizations*
The CDC recommends the RSV vaccine for everyone aged 75 and older and for adults aged 60-74 who are at increased risk of severe RSV. High-risk adults include those with chronic heart or lung disease, certain other chronic conditions, and residents of long-term care facilities. The RSV vaccine is not an annual shot, so if you’ve already received it, no further doses are needed at this time. The ideal time for vaccination is in late summer or early fall, before RSV begins circulating.
Crushed Tablet Administration for Patients with Dysphagia and Enteral Feeding: Challenges and Considerations**
…reviews the complexities of administering medications to patients with dysphagia or those receiving enteral feeding. It highlights the risks of inappropriate medication crushing, which can affect drug efficacy and safety. The article emphasizes the need for coordinated care involving healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective medication administration. It also discusses the importance of selecting the right crushing method, delivery vehicle, and the challenges of managing multiple medications, providing best practice recommendations for clinical settings.
Orally Disintegrating Tablets versus Sublingual Tablets
Sublingual tablets
These tablets are placed under the tongue and broken down by saliva. The medication is absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the lining of the mouth. Sublingual tablets can start working quickly because they avoid the first pass effect and don’t have to pass through the liver or GI tract.
Orally disintegrating tablets
These tablets dissolve on top of the tongue and shouldn’t be swallowed or chewed. After they disintegrate, a residue is left behind that can be swallowed and absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract. ODTs are convenient because they don’t require water to consume. They can be useful for patients who are bedridden, elderly, or have kidney failure.
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- * cdc.gov
- ** Blaszczyk A, Brandt N, Ashley J, Tuders N, Doles H, Stefanacci RG. Crushed Tablet Administration for Patients with Dysphagia and Enteral Feeding: Challenges and Considerations. Drugs Aging. 2023;40(10):895-907. doi:10.1007/s40266-023-01056-y