Patient was educated on how to take Duragesic lozenge as follows: Duragesic lozenges are mostly used for breakthrough pain in cancer treatment along with other medications for pain management and relief. Open the package just before using the lozenge. The medication in the lozenge gets absorbed through the mucosa in the oral cavity and so, have the lozenge between your cheeks and the gums. Continuously suck on the lozenge and frequently change the sides you [...]
Patient was educated on Duragesic and its mechanism of action as follows: Duragesic is a synthetic opioid pain medication, that is administered by various routes, such as, intravenous, buccal, and transdermal. Duragesic is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Duragesic binds with the opioid receptors in the brain and block the release of excitatory neurotransmitters involved with pain production. Thus, Duragesic primarily modifies the pain signaling in the brain. This action of Duragesic alters [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Diflucan as follows: Noncompliance with Diflucan intake for the complete schedule can result in ineffective infection control with chance of relapse of infection with increased vigor. This can also contribute towards emergence of drug resistant strains of fungi, making infection control more difficult. Do not change the dose on Diflucan without consulting your doctor. In patients with GERD, taking Omeprazole, Diflucan can inhibit the metabolism [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Diflucan as follows: Diflucan is significantly excreted unchanged in urine. Individuals with compromised renal functions tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity. Renal function could be periodically monitored, to prevent risk for toxicity. Diflucan should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Any exacerbation of symptoms of renal injury and altered kidney function, such as, altered [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Diflucan as follows Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with antifungal antibiotics belonging to the Azoles group, such as, Itraconazole, and Miconazole. Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Diflucan. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to your doctor regarding any persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, and blood or [...]