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Glucotrol and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Glucotrol and its mechanism of action as follows: Glucotrol is an oral antidiabetic drug, used in patients with type-2 diabetes. Glucotrol acts by stimulating release of more insulin from the Beta-cells of islets of pancreas. Glucotrol is mostly used in individuals with reduced insulin secretion and in individuals who are resistant to the amount of insulin they are currently producing. Increased insulin secretion by Glucotrol will lead to lowering of blood [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Flomax-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Flomax as follows: A lot of other nonprescription products and prescription medications can also influence the activity of Flomax in the body. So, be sure to mention your physician and pharmacist regarding your history with Flomax and check with them regarding safety, in the event you are being started on any new medications. Your physician could change the dose of Flomax, based on the [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Flomax-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Flomax as follows: Avoid drinking alcohol with Flomax. Alcohol can act as a bladder irritant and intake of alcohol can result in urge for urination and increased frequency, adding to the discomfort. Also, alcohol intake can lead to dizziness and confusion, thus adding further to the same side-effects Flomax intake can cause. Avoid drinking excessive caffeinated drinks and soft drinks rich in sugar with [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Flomax-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Flomax as follows: As Flomax intake can lead to hypotensive episodes, individuals can increasingly present with episodes of dizziness, confusion, falls and accidents. The risk for hypotension could be even more, if you are also taking any other antihypertensive medications. Try spacing Flomax out from other antihypertensive medications to avoid episodes of dizziness, falls, and accidents. Sudden changes in position can significantly increase the [...]

Side Effects of Flomax

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Flomax as follows: General constitutional side-effects Flomax use can sometimes result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea, vomiting, mild skin rash, and abnormal taste. These constitutional symptoms can be self-limiting and resolve in a week or two. Taking Flomax with a small snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. General allergic reactions Flomax use can result in general allergic reactions, such [...]