Patient was educated on the side effects of using Microzide as follows: Microzide is a weaker diuretic in comparison to the more potent loop diuretics, such as, Furosemide. So, they are not used in advance cases of heart failure and in extreme cases of hypertension. The side effects of thiazide diuretics also are mild. Symptoms of hypotension and dehydration, such as dry mouth, feeling dizzy and lightheaded with rapid heart rate can occur secondary to [...]
Patient was educated on contraindications for using Microzide as follows: Microzide is contraindicated in patients with history of calcium stones in the body, as they are known to increase the blood levels of calcium and thereby, formation of calcium stones in the body. Avoid using Microzide along with drugs that can lower the potassium levels in blood, such as Digoxin and loop diuretics, as this medication also reduce the potassium levels. Blood potassium levels can [...]
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Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Merrem as follows: Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule helps with maintaining a constant level of the antibiotic in the body, which is needed for infection control. Also, this helps to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of Merrem as ordered, with regards to dosage and [...]