Which form of a medication can safely be split?
Which form of a medication can safely be split?
Can I Split That Pill?
| Pills That CAN Usually Be Split | Pills That CANNOT Be Split |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine (Norvasc) | Oxycodone (OxyContin) for pain |
| Atenolol (Tenormin) | Omeprazole (Prilosec) for heartburn |
| Atorvastatin (Lipitor) | Cetirizine (Zyrtec) for allergies |
| Citalopram (Celexa) | Chemotherapy drugs and anti-seizure medicines |
Can donepezil 10 mg be cut in half?
Donepezil hydrochloride tablets can be taken with or without food and should be swallowed whole with water. Donepezil hydrochloride tablets should not be split or crushed.
Can I cut an extended release pill in half?
Extended Release, Coated Pills Can’t Be Split “Extended-release tablets and capsules can’t be cut.”
Can you crush finasteride?
Swallow your finasteride tablets whole with a drink of water. Do not break or crush them.
Can you crush anastrozole?
Anastrozole is a tablet that is taken by mouth. You can take this medication with or without food. Do not crush, break or chew the tablet.
Can Topamax pills be split?
THE OFFICIAL WORD FROM ORTHO-MCNEIL IS THAT TOPAMAX PILLS ARE NOT TO BE SPLIT. IF THEY WERE THEY WOULD HAVE MADE THEM SCORED. THEY SAID THERE WAS A CONCERN WITH STABILITY IN THE SECOND, LEFT-OVER HALF OF THE PILL AND ALSO ACCURACY IN CUTTING.
Can I split a 5mg tablet of finasteride?
Splitting a 5mg tablet of finasteride (Proscar) is not easy as it will not split evenly. This should not be a problem as the dose over 4 or 5 days will still be 1mg or 1.25 mgs, enough to get the full value of it. Keep the split pills in a dry place
What is the generic name for Topamax (topiramate)?
Generic name: topiramate (toe PYRE a mate) Brand name: Topamax, Topamax Sprinkle Drug class: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants Medically reviewed by Sophia Entringer, PharmD.
What should I know about topiramate before taking it?
Topiramate can make birth control pills less effective. Use a barrier form of birth control (such as a condom or diaphragm with spermicide) to prevent pregnancy while taking Topamax. Topiramate can pass into breast milk. It may not be safe to breast-feed a baby while you are using this medicine.
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