Patient was educated on how to take Oxycodone as follows: Take Oxycodone pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food helps prevent any nauseating sensation. Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily, while you are taking Oxycodone. Liberal intake of water with Oxycodone helps prevent constipation, which is one of the major side effects of Oxycodone. Evenly space out the doses of [...]
Patient was educated on Oxycodone and its mechanism of action as follows: Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication that contains oxycodone. Oxycodone is derived from Thebaine, which is an opioid alkaloid like Morphine and Codeine. Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone binds with the opioid receptors in the brain and block the release of excitatory neurotransmitters, such as, substance P, which are involved with pain production. Thus, Oxycodone primarily modifies the [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on Onglyza and its mechanism of action as follows: Post-meal rise in the blood glucose levels act as stimulus for the release of a natural hormones from the intestine, called Incretins. Incretins in turn stimulate secretion of insulin from the pancreas. Insulin helps with shifting the glucose from the blood into the cells of body tissues. This helps with lowering and regulating the blood glucose levels. The action of incretins is time-bound. [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Norvasc as follows: Avoid or use extreme caution using Norvasc along with any other medications that cause vasodilation, such as, Isosorbide and Hydralazine. Using them together can result in episodes of extremely low blood pressure and can present an emergency. Observe compliance with regular lab work ordered. As kidneys are the main source of elimination of Norvasc, renal function should be periodically monitored. Take a [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Norvasc as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypotension, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Norvasc. Try changing the positions very slowly, as sudden change of positions can make the hypotensive episodes even worse [...]