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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Procardia-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Procardia as follows: Avoid or use extreme caution using Procardia along with any other medications that cause vasodilation, such as, Isosorbide and Hydralazine. Using them together can result in episodes of extremely low BP and can present an emergency. Observe compliance with regular lab work ordered. As kidneys are the main source of elimination of Procardia, renal function should be periodically monitored. Take a blood [...]

Side Effects of Procardia Use

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Procardia as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to dilation of blood vessels in the peripheries. When blood vessels dilate, they accommodate more blood volume in the periphery. This can reduce blood supply to the vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness and feeling lightheaded. Diminished blood supply to vital organs, such as, heart can occur secondary to pooling of [...]

Contraindications for Procardia Use

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Procardia as follows: Avoid using Procardia along with any other medications that can cause slowdown of heart rate, such as, Beta-blockers. Using them together can result in extreme slowdown of heart rate and can present an emergency. Avoid or use extreme caution using Procardia along with any other medications that cause vasodilation, such as, Isosorbide and Hydralazine. Using them together can result in episodes of extremely low BP [...]

How to Take Procardia

Patient was educated on how to take Procardia 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 Procardia. Do not change the dose on Procardia without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of every day blood [...]

Procardia and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Procardia and its mechanism of action as follows: Entry of calcium ion through the calcium channels, into the cells lining the blood vessels is needed for narrowing or constriction of blood vessel, which results in elevated blood pressure. Entry of calcium ion into the SA node cells, which is the natural pacemaker in the body, is also needed to initiate a normal heartbeat in the pacemaker cells. Procardia is a calcium [...]