 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | An example of the difference in cost for antibiotics is significant! My cipro pills which I crushed and added water to then put thru my tube were only $4 but the liquid was close to $300. For a $290 difference I can add my own water!
Yes, use caution when putting meds down tubes as not every medication is ok to take like that. As Paul said, time release meds are a big no-no thru the tube as it could cause an over dose.
When in doubt, ask the doc or pharmacist.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
