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My Husband Was Prescribed Cymbalta 30 Mg Capsules Or Depression
Question: My husband was prescribed cymbalta 30 mg capsules or depression. He is on a feeding tube and I was told it is ok to open the capsule, crush the medication inside, mix with water to dissolve then administer thru the feeding tube. Would like to know how this changes the medication, and any side effects.
Brief Answer:
Do not crush Cymbalta capsules, tablets can be obtained and crushed instead
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
Certain drugs are designed for their optimal action and altering the route may affect the medicinal effect of them.
Cymbalta has to be taken as a whole and otherwise, it’s action will be suboptimal.
Do not crush or open the Cymbalta capsule. Opening and dissolving it will potentially affect its efficacy.
You can use tablet preparation instead of the capsule so that it can be crushed and used.
Wishing all the best
Do not crush Cymbalta capsules, tablets can be obtained and crushed instead
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
Certain drugs are designed for their optimal action and altering the route may affect the medicinal effect of them.
Cymbalta has to be taken as a whole and otherwise, it’s action will be suboptimal.
Do not crush or open the Cymbalta capsule. Opening and dissolving it will potentially affect its efficacy.
You can use tablet preparation instead of the capsule so that it can be crushed and used.
Wishing all the best
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