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Contraindications for Zetia Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using zetia as follows: Zetia is significantly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, metabolism of zetia could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug metabolism can result in increased risk for compromised therapeutic benefits and toxicity with the medication. Also, zetia has the potential to cause inflammation of liver with consequent damage to the liver function, especially when administered as a combination therapy with other [...]

How to take Zetia

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take zetia as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose with a glass of water at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. This medication can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with some food or snack can help [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Zetia

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of zetia as follows: Zetia is an anti-cholesterol medication used in individuals with complaint of hypercholesterolemia, to help reduce the levels of cholesterol in the blood. Zetia works by reducing the dietary absorption of cholesterol from the intestines into the blood. By reducing the intestinal absorption of cholesterol, zetia lowers the levels of lipids in the blood. This reduces the risk for atherosclerosis and plaque formation in the blood [...]

Zetia and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon zetia and mechanism of action of zetia as follows Zetia is an anti-cholesterol medication used in individuals with complaint of hypercholesterolemia, to help reduce the lipid levels in the blood. Zetia works by reducing the dietary absorption of cholesterol from the intestines into the blood. Due to reduced dietary absorption of cholesterol from the intestines into the blood, secondary to zetia use, blood lipid levels slowly decrease. Zetia can be prescribed [...]

Side Effects of Temazepam-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using temazepam as follows: Tolerance and addiction Individuals using temazepam can develop tolerance to the dose in due course of time, thus blunting the therapeutic effect. The dose of temazepam should probably be enhanced at this point, to derive the same therapeutic benefit, thus increasing the risk for addiction. The risk for addiction is even more in individuals with history of substance/drug abuse, as the craving for the [...]