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Senna and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Senna and its mechanism of action as follows: Senna is a laxative agent that stimulates the intestines, resulting in increased smooth muscle contractions. Increased smooth muscle contractions move the stool faster and so, decrease the transit time of the stool through the intestines. Water is gradually absorbed from the stool, as it travels along the intestines, making the stool dry and harder. Shortening of the transit time along the intestines will [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Rocephin-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Rocephin as follows: Close watch for signs and symptoms of arrhythmias must be maintained in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias, as Rocephin has the potential to exacerbate any underlying arrhythmias. Compliance with blood work ordered to monitor serum potassium and magnesium ions is mandatory. Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Rocephin-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Rocephin as follows: Watch closely for development of any opportunistic infections, such as, oral candidiasis with white patches in the mouth, to be reported to the physician. Check with your doctor regarding safety upon receiving any live vaccinations, as Rocephin by eliminating natural bacterial flora, could lower the body’s resistance. Live vaccinations could turn virulent in such individuals, precipitating new infections. Observe compliance with any [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Rocephin-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Rocephin as follows: Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with antibiotics belonging to the Cephalosporins group, such as, Cefaclor, Cephalexin, and Ceftazidime. Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Rocephin. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to your doctor regarding any persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, and blood or [...]

Contraindications for Using Rocephin-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Rocephin as follows: Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Rocephin. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Patients with history of opportunistic infections must be cautious about using Rocephin. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Rocephin should be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias, as it has the potential to [...]