Useful drugs during enteral nutrition

Medication administration during enteral nutrition is an important topic in the healthcare field, as it ensures that patients receive both nutrients and necessary medications when they are unable to take food or fluids by mouth.

In this session, we will explore in detail the importance of drug delivery during enteral nutrition, compatible medications and key considerations.

Importance of Drug Administration During Enteral Nutrition

Maintaining Treatment: Many patients who require enteral nutrition also require medications to treat underlying medical conditions. Ensuring proper administration of these medications is critical to effective treatment.

Avoid Interactions: When administering medications and enteral nutrition together, it is important to avoid interactions that may decrease the effectiveness of the medications or affect nutrient absorption.

Medications Compatible with Enteral Nutrition

Liquid Medications: Many medications are available in liquid form, which facilitates their administration through the enteral nutrition tube.

Tablet Crushing: Some medications in tablet or capsule form can be crushed and mixed with water before administration through the tube.

Special Considerations: Some medications require special considerations, such as avoiding crushing or interaction with certain components of enteral nutrition formulas.

Medication Administration Techniques During Enteral Nutrition

Separate Administration: In some cases, medications and enteral nutrition are administered at separate times to avoid interactions.

Tube Cleaning: It is important to flush the t