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Contraindications for Lasix use

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Lasix as follows: Liver disease Lasix is mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, this metabolism of Lasix can suffer. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in toxicity and severe side effects. Renal disease Lasix is mainly excreted by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease cannot excrete Lasix normally. So, these drugs can stay in [...]

How to Take Lasix

Patient was educated on how to take Lasix as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Take Lasix during the day time hours and avoid having it during the night. As this medication increases the frequency of urination, taking this during the late evening hours can disturb the sleep. Maintain strict compliance with intake of Lasix as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the [...]

Lasix and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Lasix and its mechanism of action as follows: Lasix is a diuretic that acts on the loop of Henle, a part of the kidney, involved in the reabsorption of water and solutes from the urine. Lasix inhibits the reabsorption of water and five important salts, sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, and magnesium from the urine, which results in increased excretion and loss of water and these 5 salts in the urine. By [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Januvia-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Januvia as follows: Keeping a track of frequency of episodes of low blood sugars, despite eating regularly, can help your physician revise your dose on Januvia. Also, notify your doctor, if the blood sugar continues to be high, despite taking Januvia as recommended, so that, your medication dose could be revised. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered, such as, renal function studies and [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Januvia-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Januvia as follows: Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for comparative feedback. Maintain an ideal weight for your height. Maintain strict compliance with intake of Januvia as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on Januvia without consulting your doctor. Maintain a log of [...]