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Mobic and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Mobic and its mechanism of action as follows: Mobic is an NSAID that has a preferential role against COX-2 than COX-1. COX-2 is mainly produced at the site of inflammation and is responsible for signs and symptoms of inflammation at the site of injury. Inhibition of COX-2, by Mobic, at the site of inflammation results in reduced production of prostaglandins. Since prostaglandins result in swelling of the injured tissues and amplification [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Minipress-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Minipress as follows: Try changing the positions very slowly, as sudden change of positions can make the hypotensive episodes even worse and precipitate accidents and falls. Minipress is contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. If your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of Minipress, report this to your physician immediately. Take a blood pressure reading always [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Minipress-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Minipress 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 Minipress. Be aware of signs and symptoms of tachycardia, as extremely high heart rate, secondary to use of Minipress [...]

Side Effects of Minipress Use

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Minipress as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to arterial and venous vasodilation with reduced resistance to the contraction of heart and increased capacitance of the veins. This can reduce blood supply to distant vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Patients can present with a very rapid heart rate, as a compensatory measure for the [...]

Contraindications for Minipress Use

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Minipress as follows: Minipress is contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. If your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of Minipress, report this to your physician immediately. Minipress is contraindicated in individuals with abnormally low blood pressures. Use of this medication in hypotensive individuals can result in extremely low blood pressure with reduced flow to vital organs, resulting in [...]