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Oxybutynin and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon oxybutynin and mechanism of action of oxybutynin as follows: Acetylcholine is a chemical neurotransmitter which acts on the muscarinic receptors in the bladder smooth muscle and brings on the contraction of the urinary bladder. Contraction of the bladder smooth muscle results in bladder emptying and urination. Oxybutynin is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs called anticholinergics. Oxybutynin inhibits the action of acetylcholine on the muscarinic receptors of the [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Xarelto-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking xarelto as follows: Wear gloves while doing household projects. Exercise caution while using sharp instruments, such as knives, needles, and forks. Use an electric razor, while shaving, as shaving with a regular razor carries a significant risk for sustaining cuts and consequent bleeding. Watch for hard surfaces around during ambulation and avoid knocking against them. Senior citizens have a tender skin and bumping into [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Xarelto-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking xarelto as follows: If you are being scheduled for any surgical procedure, xarelto must be discontinued, a few days before the scheduled date for surgery. Xarelto can be started back again after the surgical procedure, upon your doctor’s recommendation. Discuss with your doctors and other health care team members regarding your schedule on discontinuing xarelto and starting back on it. Watch out closely for [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Xarelto-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking xarelto as follows: Evenly space out the doses of xarelto and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule of xarelto intake helps to avoid forgetting the medication. 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 [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Xarelto-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking xarelto as follows: Do not consume alcohol, while you are taking xarelto, as alcohol can increase the effects of blood thinner and consequently, make the blood extra thin, thus resulting episodes of hemorrhage and bleeding. Xarelto should be avoided in individuals taking NSAIDs and other blood thinners. Taking xarelto along with NSAIDs or other blood thinners concurrently can significantly increase the risk for bleeding [...]