Potassium canrenoate compounding for administration via enteral feeding tubes: a physical and microbiological stability study.

Journal: European journal of hospital pharmacy : science and practice
Published Date: Aug 5, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Swallowing difficulties are arising in an increasing number of patients, especially in elderly people. When deglutition ability is completely compromised, enteral administration of a drug via feeding tubes is used. Licensed pharmacists have to compound the original solid forms to enable this drug therapy.

Authors

  • Serena Logrippo
    School of Advanced Studies, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy.
  • Matteo Sestili
    Italian National Research Centers on Ageing (INRCA), Ancona, Italy.
  • Roberta Ganzetti
    Italian National Research Centers on Ageing (INRCA), Ancona, Italy.
  • Giulia Bonacucina
    School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy.
  • Antonella Marziali
    Italian National Research Centers on Ageing (INRCA), Ancona, Italy.
  • Patrizia Fattoretti
    Italian National Research Centers on Ageing (INRCA), Ancona, Italy.
  • Silvia Busco
    School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy.
  • Alessandro Caraffa
    School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy.
  • Carlo Polidori
    Italian Association of Road Safety Professionals (AIPSS), Rome, Italy.
  • Giovanni Filippo Palmieri
    School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy.

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