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Does Crushing A Pill And Using It, Cause Reduced Medicinal Effects On Consumption?

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Posted on Mon, 24 Sep 2018
Question: my husband is 89 and the skin on his front part pf his leg sluffing off and leaving a large rectangular area (3x6 inches) THAT IS constantly oozing fluid his trouser legs are always wet. Doc proscribed furosemide. hr wont takr it what if I mash it up and put in his foo? Thanks, worried wife.
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Bioavailability of the drug reduces.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am,

I can certainly understand your concern.I have worked through your attached query in detail.

Bioavailability,(fraction of drug available for systemic absorption)often decreases when a pill is crushed and mixed with food .

But if he is really adamant in taking the pill, you have no option Left.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Suresh Heijebu,
General & Family Physician.
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Does Crushing A Pill And Using It, Cause Reduced Medicinal Effects On Consumption?

Brief Answer: Bioavailability of the drug reduces. Detailed Answer: Hello Ma'am, I can certainly understand your concern.I have worked through your attached query in detail. Bioavailability,(fraction of drug available for systemic absorption)often decreases when a pill is crushed and mixed with food . But if he is really adamant in taking the pill, you have no option Left. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician.