Patient was educated on how to take Diflucan parenterally as follow: Parenteral Diflucan is taken as an intravenous shot. Make sure the medication is clear and free of any suspended particles, before use. Discard the vial at the notice of any suspended particles. Also, discard the vial, if contents are cloudy or discolored or if the vial is cracked. Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled time [...]
Patient was educated on how to take Diflucan pill as follows: Take Diflucan pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food and water helps prevent any nauseating sensation. Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule helps with maintaining a constant level of the antibiotic in the body, which is [...]
Patient was educated on Diflucan and its mechanism of action as follows: Diflucanis an antifungal medication that inhibits synthesis of Ergosterol. Ergosterol is a component of fungal cell membrane and is very important for the survival of the fungus. Inhibition of sterol synthesis in the fungal cell wall by Diflucan, makes the fungus more susceptible to Diflucan. Thus, Diflucan inhibits growth of the fungus. Diflucan is used in the treatment of esophageal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis, [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Dabigatran as follows: Patients taking Dabigatran can occasionally present with episodes of internal bleeding, resulting in coughing up of blood, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, red colored urine, bleeding per rectum, and increased formation of ecchymosis and bleeding into the skin. Watch out closely for any such signs of bleeding and report to your doctor immediately, so that, a change in plan could be [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Dabigatran as follows: Dabigatran should be avoided in individuals taking NSAIDs and other blood thinners. Taking Dabigatran along with NSAIDs or other blood thinners concurrently can significantly increase the risk for bleeding episode. Also, maintaining a schedule for anticoagulant intake will help maintain the blood uniformly thin. This prevents the risks of extra thinning with consequent bleeding and thickening of blood with consequent clot formation. [...]