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Side Effects of Zestril Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Zestril as follows: Dehydration Zestril by inhibiting secretion of aldosterone, results in water loss from the body. This can lead to fluid volume depletion and symptoms of dehydration. Low sodium levels Zestril by inhibiting secretion of aldosterone, result in sodium loss from the body. This can lead to hyponatremia (low sodium levels in blood). Side effects include nausea and vomiting, extreme lethargy, muscle cramps, weakness, and [...]

Contraindications for Zestril Use

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Zestril as follows: Liver disease Zestril is a drug that is mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of Zestril can suffer and so, does the function too. Renal disease Zestril is mainly eliminated by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease and diminished renal function cannot met Zestril normally. So, Zestril can be toxic in individuals with renal disease.

How to Take Zestril

Patient was educated on how to take Zestril as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of every [...]

Nurse Teaching on Biological Effects Secondary to Use of Zestril

Patient was educated on biological effects secondary to use of Zestril follows: Inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme leads to reduced formation of active angiotensin, which results in inhibition of narrowing of blood vessels and thereby, result in reduced blood pressure. Inhibition of blood vessel narrowing will lead to more room inside the blood vessel, which allows better blood flow to end organs, such as, heart and kidney. Improving oxygenated blood flow to the end organs [...]

Zestril and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Zestril and its mechanism of action as follows: Zestril inhibits the enzyme, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), which converts inactive form of angiotensin to active form of angiotensin. Inhibition of ACE leads to reduced formation of active angiotensin, which results in: Inhibition of narrowing or constriction of blood vessels, which results in reduced blood pressure. Reduced aldosterone secretion, resulting in reduced sodium and water retention in the body. Reduced sodium and fluid [...]