The aim of this study was to describe and compare commercially available medication lubricants in terms of textural suitability for patients with dysphagia. Twelve medication lubricants were characterized according to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) framework.
The aim of this study was to describe and compare commercially available medication lubricants in terms of textural suitability for patients with dysphagia. Twelve medication lubricants were characterized according to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) framework.
Don’t take your medicine with fruit juice – Dr. Geraldine Moses MIMS Matters
Research shows that fruit juices, particularly apple and orange juice, can significantly alter drug absorption. Fruit juice drug interactions are clinically relevant for two reasons: 1) Fruit juice may increase or decrease drug levels, 2) The greatest impact of the interaction happens when fruit juice is given at the same time a person takes their medication. Fruit juices may render some drugs ineffective. Patients should be advised to take their medicines with water rather than fruit juice.