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Nurse Teaching on Advil and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Advil and its mechanism of action as follows: Advil 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 control. Advil [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Adalat-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Adalat as follows: Avoid or use extreme caution using Adalat along with any other medications that cause vasodilation, such as, Isosorbide and Hydralazine. Using them together can result in episodes of extremely low BP and can present an emergency. Observe compliance with regular lab work ordered. As kidneys are the main source of elimination of Adalat, renal function should be periodically monitored. Take a blood [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Adalat-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Adalat as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypotension, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Adalat. Try changing the positions very slowly, as sudden change of positions can make the hypotensive episodes even worse [...]

Side Effects of Adalat Use

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Adalat as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to dilation of blood vessels in the peripheries. When blood vessels dilate, they accommodate more blood volume in the periphery. This can reduce blood supply to the vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness and feeling lightheaded. Diminished blood supply to vital organs, such as, heart can occur secondary to pooling of [...]

Contraindications for Adalat Use

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Adalat as follows: Avoid using Adalat along with any other medications that can cause slowdown of heart rate, such as, Beta-blockers. Using them together can result in extreme slowdown of heart rate and can present an emergency. Avoid or use extreme caution using Adalat along with any other medications that cause vasodilation, such as, Isosorbide and Hydralazine. Using them together can result in episodes of extremely low BP [...]