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Karkossa F, Bading A, Klein S. What to consider for successful administration of oral liquids via enteral feeding tubes? a case study with paediatric ibuprofen suspensions. Int J Pharm 2024; 649:123628. [PMID: 37984617 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Administration of medications via enteral feeding tubes (EFTs) is a common practice for children who cannot swallow properly. Although liquid formulations are the preferred dosage forms for this route of administration, little attention has been paid to the amount of drug that reaches the site of absorption after administration via an EFT. This systematic in vitro study aimed to identify formulation parameters and administration approaches that are critical for successful dose delivery via EFTs. For this purpose, drug recovery after administration of three different paediatric ibuprofen suspensions via different types of EFTs was studied using derivative UV spectrophotometry for quantification. Study results indicate that in addition to formulation parameters, feeding tube characteristics and the administration process can have a significant impact on the administered dose. The ratio between the total administered fluid volume (TAV), represented by the sum of dose- and flushing volume, and the feeding tube volume (FTV) proved to be a valuable indicator for assessing successful administration. Incorrect dosing and complications could be avoided if the TAV/FTV ratio was greater than 4. This and other knowledge gained in the study will help to make the administration of liquid paediatric medicines via EFTs both more effective and safer.
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Affiliation(s)
- Frank Karkossa
- University of Greifswald, Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Center of Drug Absorption and Transport (C_DAT), Felix-Hausdorff-Straße 3, 17489 Greifswald, Germany
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- University of Greifswald, Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Center of Drug Absorption and Transport (C_DAT), Felix-Hausdorff-Straße 3, 17489 Greifswald, Germany
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- University of Greifswald, Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Center of Drug Absorption and Transport (C_DAT), Felix-Hausdorff-Straße 3, 17489 Greifswald, Germany.
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Karkossa F, Lehmann N, Klein S. A systematic approach for assessing the suitability of enteral feeding tubes for the administration of controlled-release pellet formulations. Int J Pharm 2022; 612:121286. [PMID: 34775043 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Enteral nutrition plays an important role for patients who are unable to properly swallow food. In such patients, enteral feeding tubes are often used, through which food, but often also oral medications, are administered. However, this can pose the risk of tube clogging. Compared to the administration of crushed tablets, multiparticulate dosage forms are often considered easier to administer and furthermore have the advantage of enabling the administration of even controlled-release preparations. The objective of this systematic study was to identify tube- and formulation-related factors that contribute to successful administration of coated pellet formulations via a variety of commercially available feeding tube devices. The suitability of enteral feeding tubes for the administration of controlled-release pellet formulations that differed in size and type of starter core and functional coating was investigated in a stepwise approach using a novel in vitro setup. Results of the study indicate that pellet diameter and inner diameter of the feeding tube are by no means reliable parameters for estimating the tube's suitability for pellet administration, but that many other tube and formulation-related factors and combinations thereof must be considered to ensure safe and effective drug administration via enteral feeding tubes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Frank Karkossa
- University of Greifswald, Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Center of Drug Absorption and Transport, 3 Felix Hausdorff Street, Greifswald 17489, Germany
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- University of Greifswald, Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Center of Drug Absorption and Transport, 3 Felix Hausdorff Street, Greifswald 17489, Germany
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- University of Greifswald, Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Center of Drug Absorption and Transport, 3 Felix Hausdorff Street, Greifswald 17489, Germany.
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Shimizu Y, Taga M, Takahashi Y, Tada I, Takase F, Niwa O, Masauji T. Study of the More Suitable Drugs and Dosage Forms for Administration to Newborn Infants via Feeding Tube Using the Collection Rate as an Indicator. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2020; 68:802-805. [PMID: 32741923 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.c20-00154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The dosages of drugs in newborn infants are small. Small dose necessitate consideration of the loss of drug when administered via feeding tube. In this study, we conducted a tube administration test for seven kinds of antiepileptic drugs and two kinds of potassium supplements using a neonatal feeding tube and investigated the drug loss using the collection rate. We also studied the differences in collection rates among different dosage forms and drugs to determine the more suitable dosage forms and drugs. We investigated three dosage forms: powder, fine granules or dry syrup (powdery form) drugs, powdery form drugs that have been pulverized (pulverized powdery forms), and pulverized tablets. Additionally, we investigated two potassium supplements to determine which was more suitable: potassium L-aspartate and potassium gluconate. For topiramate, only the powdery form caused tube obstructions; the collection rates of the pulverized powdery form and pulverized tablets were > 90%. All antiepileptic drugs other than topiramate that were tested had collection rates of about > 90%. Considering stability and pharmacokinetics, the more suitable dosage form for topiramate is pulverized tablets, whereas the more suitable dosage form for other antiepileptic drugs is powdery form. Collection rate of potassium gluconate was higher than that of potassium L-aspartate. The current study, which indicates that potassium gluconate powdery form is the more suitable drug, presents the more suitable dosage form and drug for administration via feeding tube to newborn infants. These results show that it is essential to evaluate passage through the tube using the collection rate.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kanazawa Medical University Hospital
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kanazawa Medical University Hospital
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kanazawa Medical University Hospital
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kanazawa Medical University Hospital
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kanazawa Medical University Hospital
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Daniel E, Whitaker MJ, Keevil B, Wales J, Ross RJ. Accuracy of hydrocortisone dose administration via nasogastric tube. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2019; 90:66-73. [PMID: 30311954 PMCID: PMC6334520 DOI: 10.1111/cen.13876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2018] [Revised: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Hydrocortisone via nasogastric (NG) tube is used in sick children with adrenal insufficiency; however, there is no licensed formulation for NG administration. METHODS We investigated hydrocortisone recovery after passage through NG tubes in vitro for three formulations: liquid suspension, crushed tablets mixed with water, and hydrocortisone granules designed for oral administration to children. Cortisol was measured by LC-MS/MS. RESULTS Hydrocortisone content was variable and recovery low after preparation in syringe and prior to passage through NG tubes. For doses, 0.5 and 2.0 mg mean percentage recovery was as follows: liquid suspension 57% and 58%; crushed tablets 46% and 30%; and hydrocortisone granules 78% and 71%. Flushing the administering syringe increased recovery. Hydrocortisone recovery after passage with flushing through 6-12Fr gauge NG tubes was variable: liquid suspension 61%-92%, crushed tablets 40%-174%, hydrocortisone granules 61%-92%. Administration of hydrocortisone granules occluded 6 and 8Fr NG tubes; however, administration using a sampling needle to prevent granules being administered gave a recovery of 74%-98%. CONCLUSIONS The administration of hydrocortisone through NG tubes is possible; however, current methods deliver a variable dose of hydrocortisone, generally less than that prescribed. Attention should be placed on the technique used to optimize drug delivery such as flushing of the administering syringe. Hydrocortisone granules block small NG tubes but behaved as well as the commonly used liquid suspension when prepared with a filtering needle that filters out granules.
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- Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC), The University of ManchesterManchesterUK
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Reindel K, Zhao F, Hughes S, Dave VS. In Vitro Evaluation of Eslicarbazepine Delivery via Enteral Feeding Tubes. Hosp Pharm 2017; 52:752-760. [PMID: 29276255 DOI: 10.1177/0018578717732340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Purpose: The feasibility of preparing an eslicarbazepine acetate suspension using Aptiom tablets for administration via enteral feeding tubes was evaluated. Methods: Eslicarbazepine acetate suspension (40 mg/mL) was prepared using Aptiom tablets after optimizing the tablet crushing methods and the vehicle composition. A stability-indicating high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method was developed to monitor the eslicarbazepine stability in the prepared suspension. Three enteric feeding tubes of various composition and dimensions were evaluated for the delivery of the suspensions. The suspension was evaluated for the physical and chemical stability for 48 hours. Results: The reproducibility and consistency of particle size reduction was found to be best with standard mortar/pestle. The viscosity analysis and physical stability studies showed that ORA-Plus:water (50:50 v/v) was optimal for suspending ability and flowability of suspension through the tubes. The developed HPLC method was found to be stability indicating and suitable for the assay of eslicarbazepine acetate in the prepared suspension. The eslicarbazepine concentrations in separately prepared suspensions were within acceptable range (±3%), indicating accuracy and reproducibility of the procedure. The eslicarbazepine concentrations in suspensions before and after delivery through the enteric feeding tubes were within acceptable range (±4%), indicating absence of any physical/chemical interactions of eslicarbazepine with the tubes and a successful delivery of eslicarbazepine dosage via enteric feeding tubes. The stability study results showed that eslicarbazepine concentration in the suspension remained unchanged when stored at room temperature for 48 hours. Conclusion: The study presents a convenient procedure for the preparation of a stable suspension of eslicarbazepine acetate (40 mg/mL) using Aptiom tablets, for administration via enteral feeding tubes.
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- St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY, USA
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Ren P, Cui M, Anand O, Xia L, Zhao ZJ, Sun D, Sharp T, Conner DP, Peters J, Jiang W, Stier E, Jiang X. In vitro Approaches to Support Bioequivalence and Substitutability of Generic Proton Pump Inhibitors via Nasogastric Tube Administration. AAPS JOURNAL 2017; 19:1593-1599. [PMID: 28879628 DOI: 10.1208/s12248-017-0137-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2017] [Accepted: 08/18/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Administration of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) through nasogastric tubes may present risks. If the PPI drug products are not prepared properly, clogging or obstruction of nasogastric tubes can pose a safety concern. In addition, the integrity of the enteric coating of the drug product may be damaged resulting in reduced bioavailability of the active moiety. From the perspective of administration of generic PPIs when compared to the reference drug product, differences in formulation can potentially result in a greater relative risk for the generic drug product. As part of the assessment of bioequivalence, the Office of Generic Drugs (OGD) has developed a suite of in vitro testing to compare the delivery of the generic and reference products via nasogastric tubes. These in vitro tests assess essential attributes associated with the likelihood of clogging and maintenance of the enteric coating. These in vitro tests include studies evaluating sedimentation, granule size distribution, drug recovery, and acid resistance. One of the challenges is that while the administration of PPIs through nasogastric tubes is common in clinical practice, this issue is not uniformly addressed in the FDA approved label of the reference drug products. This paper discusses the design and rationale for in vitro testing of PPI formulations with respect to bioequivalence via nasogastric tube administration and in addition, it summarizes commonly occurring deficiencies in the in vitro nasogastric tube testing of 14 recent Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDA) submitted for five generic PPI drug products.
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- Ping Ren
- Office of Research and Standards, Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20993, USA
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- Office of Bioequivalence, Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20993, USA
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- Division of Biopharmaceutics, Office of New Drug Products, Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20993, USA
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- Office of Bioequivalence, Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20993, USA
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- Division of Biopharmaceutics, Office of New Drug Products, Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20993, USA
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- Office of Research and Standards, Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20993, USA
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- Office of Bioequivalence, Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20993, USA
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- Office of Bioequivalence, Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20993, USA
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- Office of Bioequivalence, Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20993, USA
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- Office of Research and Standards, Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20993, USA
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- Office of Bioequivalence, Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20993, USA
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- Office of Bioequivalence, Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20993, USA.
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Ruzsíková A, Součková L, Suk P, Opatřilová R, Kejdušová M, Šrámek V. Quantitative analysis of drug losses administered via nasogastric tube – In vitro study. Int J Pharm 2015; 478:368-371. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2014.11.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2014] [Accepted: 11/27/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Barletta JF, Lat I, Micek ST, Cohen H, Olsen KM, Haas CE. Off-Label Use of Gastrointestinal Medications in the Intensive Care Unit. J Intensive Care Med 2013; 30:217-25. [DOI: 10.1177/0885066613516574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2013] [Accepted: 09/04/2013] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Purpose: Determine the level of evidence supporting off-label gastrointestinal (GI) medication use and identify the medication class and indication whereby off-label use was most common. Materials and Methods: This prospective, multicentered observational study evaluated all medication orders written in 37 intensive care units (ICUs) in the United States, over a 24-hour period. All medications classified as “GI” according to a national reference were identified. The class and indication whereby off-label use was most prominent were determined and the level of evidence was described. Results: There were 774 orders from 363 patients and 63% (489 of 774) were considered off-label. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) accounted for most of the off-label usage (55% [271 of 489]), followed by laxatives (16% [77 of 489]) and histamine-2-receptor antagonists (H2RAs; 15% [71 of 489]). When prescribed, 99% (271 of 274) of PPIs, 99% (71 of 72) of H2RAs, and 79% (30 of 38) of promotility agents were off-label. Stress ulcer prophylaxis (100% [309 of 309]), GI bleeding (100% [18 of 18]), and gastric motility (88% [30 of 34]) were the most common off-label indications. The most common strength of recommendation and level of evidence for off-label use was indeterminate (58% [282 of 489]) and none (57% [280 of 489]), respectively. Conclusion: The PPIs are the most widely used off-label medications in the ICU. Stress ulcer prophylaxis is the most common indication. The level of evidence supporting off-label GI medication use is poor.
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- Jeffrey F. Barletta
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Midwestern University, College of Pharmacy–Glendale, Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, St. Louis College of Pharmacy, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Long Island University, Department of Pharmacy Services, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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Ponrouch M, Sautou-Miranda V, Boyer A, Bourdeaux D, Montagner A, Chopineau J. Proton pump inhibitor administration via nasogastric tube in pediatric practice: Comparative analysis with protocol optimization. Int J Pharm 2010; 390:160-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2010.01.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2009] [Revised: 01/21/2010] [Accepted: 01/26/2010] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Olsen KM, Devlin JW. Comparison of the enteral and intravenous lansoprazole pharmacodynamic responses in critically ill patients. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2008; 28:326-33. [PMID: 19086331 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2008.03728.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND While proton pump inhibitors are frequently administered in the intensive care unit, the pharmacodynamic response of acid suppression between the enteral and intravenous (IV) route is unknown. AIM To compare the pharmacodynamic response between enteral and IV lansoprazole in intensive care unit patients requiring stress ulcer prophylaxis therapy. METHODS Adult mechanically ventilated patients were randomized to receive 72 h of daily enteral [lansoprazole oral disintegrating tablet (LODT) 30 mg mixed in 10 mL of water via a nasal gastric tube] or IV lansoprazole (30 mg over 30 min) therapy. Serial blood samples were collected after the first and third dose and analysed for pharmacokinetic parameters. Pharmacodynamic determination of intragastric pHmetry began prior to the first dose and continued for 72 h using a single channel pH microelectrode. RESULTS Nineteen intensive care unit patients were randomized [LODT (n = 10); IV-L (n = 9)]. LODT bioavailability was 76%. LODT maintained gastric pH > 4 longer than IV-L at both 24 h (7.4 vs. 5.9 h; P = 0.039) and 72 h (10.4 and 8.9 h; P = 0.046) and resulted in a greater average pH over the first 24 h (3.67 vs. 2.89; P = 0.03). CONCLUSION Despite a lower bioavailability, enteral lansoprazole suppresses acid in intensive care unit patients to a greater extent than IV lansoprazole.
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- K M Olsen
- College of Pharmacy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.
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