Taking different types of drugs, the requirements for drinking water are different:
1. Capsules
For capsules, experts recommend drinking some water to prevent sticking. Because if the mouth is very dry, if you eat the capsule directly, it will easily stick to the mouth, making it difficult to swallow. If it adheres to the esophageal wall, it may cause loss of esophagus or even ulceration. However, if we drink saliva before taking the capsule, we can avoid this unnecessary situation with the moisturizing effect of water. So for capsules, the most correct way to take it is to drink the saliva to moisten the mouth, then take the medicine, and then use a large glass of water to help swallow.
2. Oral disintegration
For oral disintegration agents, it is recommended not to drink water before the drug is completely decomposed. Because such drugs can disintegrate rapidly in the mouth, if the water is consumed before the disintegration is complete, it will affect the efficacy of the disintegrant.
3. Syrup
For syrups, it is recommended to drink water after half an hour. Because the syrup agent has more cough preparations, the principle of cough syrup is to form a protective film on the surface of the patient's pharyngeal mucosa. This protective film has a certain function of reducing the local stimulation of respiratory tract inflammation, thereby reducing the effect of cough relief. Therefore, in order to make the syrup fully exert its efficacy, it is recommended that patients do not drink water within half an hour after taking the syrup.
4. Other dosage forms
In addition to the above dosage forms, there are special requirements for drinking water, and there are other special items, such as magnesium aluminum carbonate and montmorillonite powder. These drugs form a protective film on the gastrointestinal mucosa, so it is not suitable for taking. Drink too much boiling water right away to prevent the "dispersion of the protective film" and make the drug unable to achieve the desired effect. Conversely, some drugs need to drink more water after use, such as sulfonamides and quinolones, because they will precipitate crystals in the urine and damage the patient's urinary system.
In summary, do not underestimate any small details in the use of drugs, pay more attention to each small movement, and more comprehensively protect our own health.
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