Medication/Enteral Feeding interactions

[Terri]

We currently do not have a protocol in place re: holding tube feedings for certain medications.  I usually monitor their levels (ie. phenytoin, TSH) before I will suggest holding the TF.  I'm just curious as to how other facilities are managing medication/enteral feeding interactions?  Are there specific medications (ie. antibiotics) I should definitely hold TF for?  Thank you!!

 

Terri MacDonald, P.Dt.