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Capsule/Tablet: For drugs that are dispensed in a press-through-package (PTP), instruct the patient to remove the drug from the package prior to use. (It has been reported that, if the PTP sheet is swallowed, the sharp corners of the sheet may puncture the esophageal mucosa, resulting in severe complications eg, mediastinitis.)
Ampoule: To avoid contamination with foreign matter, wipe the ampoule with an alcohol swab before opening. Since a 'one-point cut ampoule is used, hold the ampoule with the mark on the neck upwards and break it open by pressure in the opposite direction.
