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Pharmacist Warns Against Crushing Steroid Pills

BCC News Taiwan Taipei 10d10d Impact 5
A pharmacist discussed concerns regarding the preparation of medication for children, noting that their kidney function is not fully developed and could be stressed by increased urine output.

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BCC News Taiwan

“The discussion also touched on how certain medications, like Regu-crab, might cause weight gain with long-term use and can affect brain pressure, stomach function, mental state, and emotions.”

BCC News Taiwan

“医院虽然我们在做分泌的过程中,我们都一定会分完一个人,我们都会用那个吸尘器吸,会过滤。但是再怎么样,我们都知道说,这个药粉磨成粉后,它多多少少都可能会卡在这个机器的风。”

BCC News Taiwan

“For children, their kidney function has not yet fully developed, which could increase pressure on urine output. Regarding steroids, long-term use might cause weight gain and affect brain pressure, stomach function, and mental or emotional states.”

BCC News Taiwan

“The pharmacist explained that while hospital pharmacies use filters, fine medication powder can still adhere to machinery, posing a risk.”

BCC News Taiwan

“If I am a pharmacist preparing the medicine, it might get stuck in the machine. When dispensing, it is impossible to judge if a specific medicine was added.”

BCC News Taiwan

“The pharmacist also addressed concerns about the ingredient 'Regu-crab,' stating that long-term use could potentially lead to weight gain.”

BCC News Taiwan

“For children, their kidney function has not yet fully developed. This could indeed increase the pressure on a child's urine output. Regarding steroids, if you use them long-term, it can indeed cause problems like weight gain.”

BCC News Taiwan

“The pharmacist also noted that steroid eye drops, particularly those with resin components, may increase intraocular pressure with prolonged use and are typically prescribed for limited durations like seven to twenty-one days.”

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