Patient was educated on how to take Minipress 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 Minipress. Do not change the dose on Minipress without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of every day blood [...]
Patient was educated on Minipress and its mechanism of action as follows: Minipress inhibits the action of catecholamines (adrenaline and noradrenaline) on the Alpha-1 receptors of the blood vessels (both arteries and veins). Action of catecholamines on Alpha-1 receptors result in constriction of arteries and veins. Inhibition of the catecholamine action on these receptors result in relaxation and dilation of arteries and veins. Dilation of arteries results in decreased resistance for the heart, pumping blood [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Microzide as follows: Microzide causes loss of sodium from the body and result in hyponatremia. Patients can present with nausea and vomiting, extreme lethargy, muscle cramps, weakness, and fatigue secondary to very low sodium levels in the body. Be aware of these symptoms and report them to the physician without delay. Be cautious about using any other medications with the risk for causing hypercalcemia, as [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Microzide as follows: Drink 2.5 liters – 3 liters of fluid every day, as Microzide tends to cause loss of fluid volume and consequently, dehydration. If fluid is restricted in an individual for reasons, such as, congestive heart failure or dialysis dependent status, compliance to the recommendation made is very important. Be aware of signs and symptoms of dehydration and hypotension, to avoid any episodes [...]
Patient was educated on the side effects of using Microzide as follows: Microzide can increase the levels of uric acid in the body. The elevated uric acid levels can precipitate attacks of gouts in individuals taking this medication. Microzide can increase sensitivity to sunlight, causing rash and sunburns on exposure to sunlight for prolonged period. Microzide has the tendency to increase the blood sugar and increase the chances of inducing type 2 diabetes over a [...]