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Side Effects of Pacerone Use

Patient was educated on side effects of using Pacerone as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to reduced heart rate. This can reduce blood supply to the vital organs, such as, brain and results in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Pacerone can cause rapid heart rate, fluttering in the chest, shortness of breath, dizziness, and episodes of loss of consciousness. Pacerone has the potential to cause new arrhythmias or worsen the [...]

How to Take Pacerone

Patient was educated on how to take Pacerone 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 and heart rate reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a [...]

Pacerone and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Pacerone and its mechanism of action as follows: Pacerone is an antiarrhythmic medication that is mainly a potassium channel blocker, but also has some sodium channel blocking, Beta blocking, and calcium channel blocking properties. Pacerone reduces the excitability of cardiac tissues and reduces the conduction velocity of the impulse, thus preventing arrhythmias. Pacerone prolongs of the repolarization of heart muscle cells. This leads to prolonging the total duration of action potential [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Oxycodone-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Oxycodone as follows: Oxycodone is mainly excreted in the urine. Individuals with compromised renal functions tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity. Oxycodone should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Observe compliance with any labs ordered for evaluation of renal function. Do not abuse Oxycodone by continuing to take the medication, even after the pain [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Oxycodone-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Oxycodone as follows: Drink plenty of water with Oxycodone and keep up with your daily fluid requirements without fail. This can help prevent episodes of constipation. Also, maintain compliance with laxative intake, as recommended by your doctor. Do not change the dose on Oxycodone without consulting your doctor. Do not share your Oxycodone with any family and friends. Keep a regular track of the number [...]