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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Glucotrol-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Glucotrol as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating [...]

Contraindications for Taking Glucotrol

Patient was educated on contraindications for taking Glucotrol as follows: Glucotrol is mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of these medications can suffer. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in toxicity and severe side effects. So, Glucotrol should be used with caution in individuals with hepatic dysfunction. Glucotrol is mainly excreted by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease cannot [...]

Side Effects of Glucotrol Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Glucotrol as follows: Excessive hunger The frequent episodes of hypoglycemia, secondary to use of Glucotrol, result in increased appetite and hunger, leading to excessive eating. Photosensitivity Glucotrol has the risk of causing photosensitivity. Individuals can present with sunburns and rashes on the exposed body parts. GI disturbance Patients taking Glucotrol can frequently present with gastrointestinal disturbances, such as, nausea and vomiting. Hematological disturbances Patients taking Glucotrol [...]

Side Effects of Glucotrol Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Glucotrol as follows: Hypoglycemia Normally, in a healthy individual, insulin secretion from the pancreas is proportional to the glucose levels in the blood. In diabetics, this fine balance is no more in place. Use of Glucotrol leads to increased secretion of insulin, irrespective to the blood sugar levels, thus putting the individual at risk for hypoglycemia. Patients can frequently present with dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger. [...]

How to Take Glucotrol

Patient was educated on how to take Glucotrol as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Maintain compliance with your dietary recommendations, as ordered. Maintain compliance with any exercise scheduled prescribed by your doctor. Try not to overdo on your exercise. Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for [...]