Patient Teaching
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Nursing Considerations•Give medication before meals, preferably in the morning for once-daily dosing. If necessary, also give an antacid, as prescribed.
•If needed, open capsule and sprinkle the granules on applesauce or yogurt or mix with water or acidic fruit juice, such as apple or cranberry juice. Give immediately. •To give drug via NG tube, mix granules in acidic juice because enteric coating dissolves in alkaline pH. •Because drug can interfere with absorption of vitamin B12, monitor for anemia. •Be aware that long-term use of medication may increase the risk of gastric carcinoma. |