Patient was educated on how to take Rocephin parenterally as follows: Rocephin is taken as an intramuscular or intravenous shot. Make sure the medication is clear and free of any suspended particles, before use. Discard the vial at the notice of any suspended particles. Also, discard the vial, if contents are cloudy or discolored or if the vial is cracked. Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled [...]
Patient was educated on Rocephin and its mechanism of action as follows: Rocephin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against number of bacteria causing wide variety of infections. Rocephin belongs to the group of Cephalosporin antibiotics. Rocephin is a Beta-lactam antibiotic that acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis by Rocephin will kill the bacteria and inhibit further growth of bacteria. Rocephin is an antibacterial agent and does [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Rivaroxaban as follows: Wear gloves while doing household projects. Exercise caution while using sharp instruments, such as knives, needles, and forks. Use an electric razor, while shaving, as shaving with a regular razor carries a significant risk for sustaining cuts and consequent bleeding. Watch for hard surfaces around during ambulation and avoid knocking against them. Senior citizens have a tender skin and bumping into [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Rivaroxaban as follows: If you are being scheduled for any surgical procedure, Rivaroxaban must be discontinued, a few days before the scheduled date for surgery. Rivaroxaban can be started back again after the surgical procedure, upon your doctor’s recommendation. Discuss with your doctors and other health care team members regarding your schedule on discontinuing Rivaroxaban and starting back on it. Watch out closely for [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Rivaroxaban as follows: Evenly space out the doses of Rivaroxaban and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule of Rivaroxaban intake helps to avoid forgetting the medication. Also, maintaining a schedule for anticoagulant intake will help maintain the blood uniformly thin. This prevents the risks of extra thinning with consequent bleeding and thickening of blood with consequent clot [...]