Sending medicine requires drinking water. This seems simple. Many people are not doing it right. There are many busy people in life. In order to save time, they often swallow drugs without drinking water. If you drink too much, you can't drink too much. Which drugs need to drink plenty of water, which drugs need to drink less water, drink warm water or cold water, which is very knowledgeable inside.
Five medicines to drink plenty of water
When taking medicines, the way to take only two or three mouthfuls of water is not correct. Sometimes, drinking less water not only affects the efficacy, but also brings the disease risk to the body. The following five kinds of medication, we must pay attention to drink plenty of water .
1. Some drugs may cause irritation to the esophagus. For example, for the treatment of osteoporosis, alendronate sodium may be applied to a full cup of white water because of its obvious side effects of stimulating the mucosa of the upper digestive tract, and at least 30 minutes after taking the drug. Within a minute to avoid lying down, so as not to cause esophagitis, esophageal ulcers or esophageal erosion and so on. May cause drug-induced esophageal injury in many drugs, in addition to alendronate sodium, there are tetracycline, oxytetracycline, clarithromycin, Clindamycin, tinidazole and other antibiotics and ferrous sulfate, acetaminophen and other drugs, these drugs should be taken when drinking more water. General recommendations, with 150 ~ 200 ml water delivery service. Especially for esophageal exercise 3. Weak older people should drink more water.
2. Some medicines may cause perspiration or urination. If you have a fever and take antipyretic drugs such as ibuprofen, aspirin, etc., you should drink plenty of water. Because fever patients have a lot of sweat when taking medicine, it may lead to imbalance of water and electrolytes. Replenishment is very important at this time. When taking asthma medications such as theophylline, aminophylline, diprophylline, etc., you should also drink plenty of water. These types of drugs can cause dry mouth, fever, or diuretic side effects, and add water. It is necessary. Others such as Kugen Qilian pill for treating fever, drugs such as compound berberine tablets for treating diarrhea should also drink plenty of water to reduce the adverse effects of fever and water loss during diarrhea. 200~250 for these drugs Ml water delivery service.
3. Some drugs may increase the risk of urinary tract stones. When taking sulfa drugs such as sulfamethoxazole, sulfasalazine, and quinolones such as levofloxacin and moxifloxacin, you should also drink plenty of water. Because these drugs are mainly used Excreted by the kidneys, it is easy to form stones (crystal salts) in the renal tubules, renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, etc. Drinking plenty of water can reduce the concentration of the original drug in the urine and reduce the possibility of crystal formation. Such drugs use 200~ 250 ml water delivery service, continue to drink plenty of water during medication.
4. Capsule drugs tend to stick to the esophagus. Capsules or soft capsules are mainly based on edible gelatin. This material will undergo structural changes when exposed to water or heat, showing that the capsule becomes soft and sticky. Therefore, Capsules or soft capsules should also drink plenty of water when taken to avoid adhesion of the drug and esophageal mucosa. It is generally recommended that these drugs be taken with 150-200 ml of cool water.
5. Traditional Chinese medicine granules should drink plenty of water. Many Chinese medicines are now granules. The granules should be taken in the form of 'water boiled' and boiled with boiling water to make a bowl of Chinese medicine decoction. Then brewing How much is the right amount? Some people like to lean very thin, and some people are used to rush very heavily. In fact, according to the amount of traditional Chinese medicine decoction, it is generally recommended to take 150 to 200 ml of soup as well.
Three types of drugs drink less water
Some drugs have a special mode of action. Drink less water when using drugs, such as the following three types of drugs.
1. Gastric mucosal protective agents, such as sucralfate, aluminum hydroxide gels, etc. The effect of these drugs is to bind proteins in the stomach in an acidic environment and form a gel to cover the surface of the gastric mucosa. Acidic ions diffuse. Therefore, it is very important to ensure good coverage of these drugs on the gastric mucosa. Whether it is eating or drinking lots of water will affect the onset process. It is recommended to take it 1 hour before meals or before going to bed. Drink less water.
2. Drugs for relieving diarrhea, such as montmorillonite powder, are effective by fixing and inhibiting viruses, bacteria, and toxins produced in the digestive tract, as well as protecting the mucosa of the digestive tract. Therefore, they should be consumed less. Water. Instructions require 1 bag of montmorillonite powder (3 g) should be poured into half a glass of warm water (about 50 ml) and mixed and served quickly. These drugs should be taken with a small amount of water, taking some time after taking the medicine. 30-60 minutes) You should also drink less water.
3. Traditional Chinese medicine syrup. Traditional Chinese medicine syrup is added with honey during the preparation process. Most of them have the function of throat and itching. It gives people a cool and comfortable feeling. Some scholars believe that traditional Chinese medicine syrup is used to treat sore throat and protect throat mucosa. Covering the mucosal surface helps to directly exert the effect, similar to the action mode of the lozenge. When taking traditional Chinese medicine syrup, you should drink less water. However, Chinese herbal syrup is mainly absorbed through oral administration. The direct effect of the mucosal surface is secondary. Therefore, it is generally recommended that you can drink a small amount of water when taking Chinese herbal syrup.
The water temperature is very special
It is generally advisable to use cold water to deliver medications. This is mainly to prevent certain drugs from decomposing in hot water. The normal human mouth temperature is 36.2°C~37.2°C. Below this temperature is 'cool water', and close to this temperature is 'warm water'. , higher than this temperature is 'hot water'. The human body's oral heat-resistant temperature is 50 °C ~ 60 °C, so, the water above 60 °C will make people feel 'hot'. The common drugs that can be affected by the water temperature efficacy are as follows :
Viable preparations: According to the requirements of the instructions, live bacterial preparations should be kept refrigerated with cold or warm water (< 37℃) 冲服. 因此, 活菌制剂最好用凉水冲服.
Soft capsules: Soft capsules are a special dosage form. They are usually stored in a cool, dry place. The pharmacopoeia requires a storage temperature of 8°C to 20°C. This environment is most conducive to the stability of soft gelatin capsules. Adhesion occurs between soft capsules, affecting capsule stability and drug release. Therefore, soft capsules are suitable for delivery with warm, cold water. Hot water delivery will increase the viscosity of the capsule shell, making it prone to sticking to the esophagus and causing the esophagus. damage.
Vitamin C: There are many factors affecting the oxidative decomposition of vitamin C. Temperature, light, air exposure, etc. Vitamin C will oxidatively decompose in hot water above 40°C. Therefore, vitamin C effervescent tablets should be brewed with cold water. Vitamin C above 80 °C will appear a lot of oxidative decomposition, so oral vitamin C tablets do not have to care too much about water temperature.
Digestive enzymes: It has been reported in the literature that pepsins containing carbohydrates are unstable when exposed to heat, and they easily decompose and fail at temperatures above 70°C. However, they do not need to worry too much about warm water for general medicine delivery, even if they are delivered in hot water at 40°C to 60°C. Clothing, the degree of influence on the drug is not great.
