Publications by authors named "Shunsuke Matsukawa"
Article Synopsis
- Elderly patients often face feeding and swallowing issues, leading to the use of the simple suspension method where tablets are dissolved in warm water for tube administration without crushing.
- A study using verapamil revealed that drug release was faster from crushed tablets than from the simple suspension or intact tablets, indicating significant differences in dissolution profiles.
- While both crushing and simple suspension methods can safely help patients with dysphagia, they may also increase the risk of side effects, so it's advisable to avoid altering medications before giving them.
