Patient was educated on Januvia and its mechanism of action as follows: Rise in the blood sugars stimulates release of a natural hormone in the human body, called Incretin. Incretin brings about the secretion of insulin from the pancreas and insulin helps with uptake of glucose by the tissues and lowers the blood glucose. As the blood sugar decreases, the need for incretin and insulin also decreases. Consequently, the stimulus for fresh incretin and insulin [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Inderal as follows: Inderal use is contraindicated in individuals with abnormally slow heart rates, such as, in individuals with damaged natural pacemaker of the heart. Inderal use is contraindicated in individuals with history of asthma, COPD, and with any other issues resulting in episodes of difficulty breathing. Report to your doctor regarding any symptoms of exacerbation of shortness of breath and any episodes of asthma, [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Inderal 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 Inderal. Inderal can be combined with a diuretic, which helps with fluid volume loss and prevent exacerbation [...]
Patient was educated on how to take Inderal as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of Inderal as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on Inderal 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 Inderal and its mechanism of action as follows: Inderal is a nonselective Beta blocker drug that inhibits the action of catecholamines (adrenaline and noradrenaline) on both the Beta-1 and Beta-2 receptors. Inhibition of Beta-1 receptors result in slowing of heart rate and decreases the force of contraction of heart muscle. Reduction in heart rate contributes to low BP. Decrease in the force of contraction of heart muscle will bring about reduction [...]