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Side Effects of Aleve Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Aleve as follows: Renal damage and hypertension Renal prostaglandins help dilation of blood vessels in the kidneys and thereby, reduce the blood pressure. Aleve inhibits the production of prostaglandins in all the tissues, including the renal. Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the kidneys, result in vasoconstriction and elevated blood pressure. Constriction of the blood vessels in the kidney can contribute to reduced blood flow to the [...]

Side Effects of Aleve Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Aleve as follows: Nausea and vomiting This is the most common side effect of Aleve. Taking the pain pill with some food and water can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Dyspepsia and heartburn Aleve can cause irritation of the stomach with upper abdominal discomfort and heartburn. Gastric ulcers Reduced synthesis of protective prostaglandins in the stomach, secondary to intake of Aleve, can lead to [...]

How to Take Aleve

Patient was educated on how to take Aleve as follows: Take Aleve pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food helps prevent any nauseating sensation and stomach upset. Evenly space out the doses of pain pill and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule of pain pill intake helps to avoid forgetting the medication. If you are taking [...]

Nurse Teaching on Aleve and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Aleve and its mechanism of action as follows: Aleve is an NSAID. This medication acts by inhibiting both the cyclooxygenase enzymes, COX 1 and COX 2. Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes result in reduced production of prostaglandins. Since prostaglandins result in swelling of the injured tissues and amplification of the sensitivity to pain, reduction in the production of prostaglandins lead to reduced swelling and decreased sensitivity to pain, which results in pain [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Aldactone-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Aldactone as follows: Aldactone causes loss of sodium from the body and result in hyponatremia. Patients can present with nausea and vomiting, extreme lethargy, muscle cramps, weakness, and fatigue secondary to very low sodium levels in the body. Be aware of these symptoms and report them to the physician without delay. Observe compliance with regular lab work ordered. Since the drug can lead to reduced [...]