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Precautions to be Observed while taking Prilosec-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Prilosec as follows: Prolonged Prilosec use can result in compromised absorption of vitamin B12, vitamin C, and iron in the stomach. This can result in anemia with pale skin and mucus membranes with exacerbation of shortness of breath. Periodical labs and administration of supplements can help early diagnosis and resolve symptoms of anemia. Space out the supplement administration with Prilosec by atleast 2 hours, [...]

Precautions to be Observed while taking Prilosec-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Prilosec as follows: Watch closely for development of any allergic reactions to Prilosec, such as, skin rashes, hives, and rashes. Some patients can present with symptoms of angioneurotic edema, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered. Prilosec is [...]

Side Effects of Prilosec-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Prilosec as follows: Osteoporosis Prolonged Prilosec use can result in compromised absorption of calcium, leading to reduced bone mineralization and bone density, thus increasing the risk for pathological fractures of skeleton and osteoporosis. The risk for osteoporosis is very high in senior citizens. Periodical labs, administration of calcium supplements, and spacing out of supplement administration with Prilosec can help prevent demineralization of bone and development of osteoporosis [...]

Side Effects of Prilosec-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Prilosec as follows: Acute nephritis Prilosec use can sometimes result in acute nephritis and compromised renal function, secondary to some unknown allergic response to the medication. Compromised renal function also can lead to delayed elimination of many other medications, including Prilosec, from the body, which allows the medications to be in the blood stream longer, thus increasing the risk for side-effects and toxicity with the medications. Periodical [...]

Side Effects of Prilosec-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Prilosec as follows: General allergic reactions Prilosec use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of angioneurotic edema, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered. Nausea and vomiting Prilosec [...]