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Nurse Teaching on Atorvastatin and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon mechanism of action of atorvastatin as follows: Atorvastatin is an anti-cholesterol medication used to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and also help improve the levels of good cholesterol (HDL) in the body. HMG CoA reductase is a key enzyme helping in the biosynthesis of cholesterol in the liver cells. The action of this enzyme in the liver cells helps produce cholesterol within the cells, which can be used for [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Trazodone-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Trazodone as follows: Closely monitor for any symptoms of worsening mood, anxiety, impulsive behavior, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, aggression, and suicidal thoughts with trazodone. Report such findings immediately to your physician, for any appropriate measures to be considered. As the balance between the chemicals in the brain has to be finely regulated to help relieve the depressive symptoms and experience feelings of well-being, the dose [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Trazodone-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Trazodone as follows: Discuss with your physician regarding your history of cardiac arrhythmias, if any. Trazodone has the potential to cause or enhance some underlying cardiac arrhythmias, which can be life-threatening. Some antibiotics, antihistamines, antidepressants, and antipsychotic medications also carry the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias when taken along with Trazodone. Report any episodes of chest pain, increased dizziness, racing and pounding heartbeat, and loss of [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Trazodone-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Trazodone as follows: A number of OTC cough preparations, sleep medications, narcotic pain killers like hydrocodone, and antianxiety medications can also increase the risk for confusion and dizziness with trazodone, thus contributing to falls and accidents. Be sure to check with your physician and pharmacist regarding safety, taking trazodone with these medications. Try spacing them out accordingly, in order to prevent episodes of confusion and [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Trazodone-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Trazodone as follows: Take trazodone after having a meal or a snack, to avoid having an unpleasant nausea and vomiting sensation with the medication. Do not drink alcohol while taking trazodone. This can result in increased confusion and dizziness, thus contributing to falls and accidents. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side [...]