Development of a Dispensing Support System for Administration of Suspensions of Tablets and Capsules by Feeding Tube

Abstract

A simple method for making suspensions of tablets and capsules for administration via a feeding tube has been developed.It involves allowing tablets or capsules to disintegrate in hot water (55°C) without grinding.When this method was introduced for administration by feeding tube at the Japanese Red Cross Kumamoto Hospital in October,2006,we developed a dispensing support system for it.
Our system enables us to verify whether medicines are appropriate for administration by feeding tube or not.It also raises efficiency in drug dispensing and facilitates the recording of drug information for the use of nurses at the time of administration.We feel that it is a useful and effective system for the administration of medicines by feeding tube.