Enteral feeds Antacids

Aluminium-containing antacids and sucralfate can interact with high-protein liquid enteral feeds to produce an obstructive plug. [Pg.963]

It seems that a bezoar (a relatively insoluble complex) forms between the protein in the enteral feeds, and the aluminium from the antacids or sucralfate (sucralfate is about 18% aluminium). It thickens when the pH falls. ... [Pg.963]

Diarrhea Drug related Antibiotic-induced bacterial overgrowth Hyperosmolar medications administered via feeding tubes Antacids containing magnesium Malabsorption Hypoalbuminemia/gut mucosal atrophy Pancreatic insufficiency Inadequate GIT surface area Rapid GIT transit Radiation enteritis Tube feeding related Rapid formula administration Formula hyperosmolalty Low residue (fiber) content Lactose intolerance Bacterial contamination... [Pg.1522]

Decreased gastric acidity (antacids, acid-inhibitors), lack in personal hygiene, decreased intestinal motility (opiates, antiperistaltic agents), a disturbed enteric microflora and malnutrition are risk factors for a GTI. In contrast, breast-feeding reduces GTI incidence in infants. [Pg.527]

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