Clinical inquiries. Which medications can be split without compromising efficacy and safety?
Split tablets of lisinopril are as effective as whole tablets of the same dose for hypertension (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based on small randomized crossover study). Similarly, split tablets of atorvastatin, lovastatin, and simvastatin are no less effective for lowering cholesterol (SOR: B, based on retrospective cohort studies). Extended-release, enteric-coated, or tablets that cannot be split accurately are not appropriate for splitting (SOR: C, based on observational studies); the accuracy of splitting also depends on device used and user skill (SOR: C, based on observational study).
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St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, NY, USA.
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D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D017046:Cost Savings; D004339:Drug Compounding / Q000191:economics; D016527:Drug Costs; D006801:Humans; D013607:Tablets / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000191:economics
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