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Splitting tablets in clinical practice: an analysis in an Internal Medicine ward

  • In: Posters
  • At: Amsterdam (the Netherlands) (2012)
  • Type: Poster
  • Poster code: PHT-P-07
  • By: RIBEIRO, Lídia (Escola Superior de Tecnologia da saúde do Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal)
  • Co-author(s): Ferreira, S. (Centro Hospitalar de São João, EPE, Porto, Portugal)
    Carvalho, A. (Centro Hospitalar de São João, EPE, Porto, Portugal)
    Carinha, P. (Centro Hospitalar de São João, EPE, Porto, Portugal)
  • Abstract:


    Background:

    Tablet splitting is carried out in order to adjust dosages, facilitate swallowing or reduce costs. To avoid compromising the safety and effectiveness of the treatment, this may not always be recommended. It’s necessary consider factors related with the drug (pharmaceutical form, fractions uniformity, existence of notch), and with

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