Abstract

BARRUECO, Nélida et al. Oral drug administration: drug-food interactions. Index Enferm [online]. 2008, vol.17, n.1, pp.53-57. ISSN 1699-5988.

Background: The easiest, safest and cheapest way to administrate drugs is by mouth (PO). Nevertheless, there may be interactions, either with other drugs or with food, which can modify efficacy and security of the drug itself. Objective: the development of a nursing information program about the administration of drugs PO. Method: we selected the most used drugs corresponding to the pediatric cardiology area, looking for the best administration possible with or without food or medicinal products, and any other aspect related to their administration PO. Results: we elaborate the following table with all the information collected. Discussion: hospital pharmacists have recently been integrated in the multidisciplinary team that take care of patients, and so now they have the opportunity of developing different pharmaceutical care programs, sanitary education and information focused on the prevention of medication errors, the secure use and the diminish of any risks associated to any pharmacological treatment. Medical prescriptions usually do not specify timetable of way of administration of drugs, letting nurses the responsibility of their organization. That is why they must be well informed of how and when drugs must be administrated, so we can improve the security and decrease the risks associated to them.

Keywords : Oral administration; Pharmaceutical Care; interactions; food-drug interactions; drug administration schedule.