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Is Taking Lansoprazole Safe Through G-Tube While Suffering From GERD?
My husband recently had a g-tube inserted. He suffers from GERD and has taken medication orally for over a year. However he can no longer take anything orally as it goes directly into his lungs. Can he take the contents of Lansoprazole delayed release capsules through his g-tube?
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
Hello,
Thanks for writing in to hcm.
Yes entric coated lansoprazole can be given through Gastrotomy tube .
Kindly consult your physician as usually it is advised to crush the tablet and mix it with sodium bicarbonate 8.4% solution to make an alkaline suspension and administer it through the tube. However, you must first consult your physician regarding this.
Hope your query was answered.
Regards,
Dr.Riyanka
Thanks for writing in to hcm.
Yes entric coated lansoprazole can be given through Gastrotomy tube .
Kindly consult your physician as usually it is advised to crush the tablet and mix it with sodium bicarbonate 8.4% solution to make an alkaline suspension and administer it through the tube. However, you must first consult your physician regarding this.
Hope your query was answered.
Regards,
Dr.Riyanka
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