Patient was educated on Lorcet and its mechanism of action as follows: Lorcet is a pain medication that is combination of an opioid pain killer and a non-opioid pain killer. The opioid pain killer in Lorcet is Hydrocodone that is derived from codeine and the non-opioid pain killer is the Acetaminophen. Lorcet is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Lorcet binds with the opioid receptors in the brain and block the release of excitatory [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lopressor as follows: Avoid using Lopressor along with any other medications that can cause slowdown of heart rate, such as, calcium channel blockers. Using them together can result in extreme slowdown of heart rate and can present an emergency. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered. As liver is the major site of metabolism and kidneys, the main source of elimination of Lopressor, hepatic [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lopressor as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of bradycardia and 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 the Lopressor. Lopressor can be combined with a diuretic, which helps with fluid volume loss and prevent [...]
Patient was educated on the side effects of using Lopressor as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to reduced heart rate and reduced force of contraction of heart muscle. This can reduce blood supply to the vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Blood supply to the peripheries can decrease secondary to reduced force of contraction of heart muscle, resulting in cold extremities. Reduced blood [...]
Patient was educated on contraindications for using Lopressor as follows: Avoid using Lopressor along with any other medications that can cause slowdown of heart rate, such as, calcium channel blockers. Using them together can result in extreme slowdown of heart rate and can present an emergency. Exercise extreme caution using Lopressor in patients with compromised cardiac muscle function, such as, individuals with history of myocardial infarction or cardiomyopathy, as Lopressor further reduces the cardiac muscle [...]