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How to Take Thiazolidinediones

Patient was educated on how to take thiazolidinediones as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Maintain compliance with your dietary recommendations, as ordered. Maintain compliance with any exercise scheduled prescribed by your doctor. Try not to overdo on your exercise. Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for [...]

Thiazolidinediones (Glitazones) and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on thiazolidinediones also called as Glitazones and mechanism of action as follows: Thiazolidinediones are oral antidiabetic drugs, used especially in patients with type-2 diabetes. Individuals with type 2 diabetes develop resistance to insulin produced in the body. So, they present with elevated blood sugar. Thiazolidinediones act by reducing insulin resistance and increasing the sensitivity of body cells to insulin. These drugs also result in synthesis of new fat cells. This can lead [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Thiazide Diuretics-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using thiazide diuretics as follows: Thiazide diuretics cause 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. Be cautious about using any other medications with the risk for causing [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Thiazide Diuretics-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using thiazide diuretics as follows: Drink 2.5 liters to 3 liters of fluid every day, as thiazide diuretics tend to cause loss of fluid volume and consequently, dehydration. If fluid is restricted in an individual for reasons, such as, congestive heart failure or dialysis dependent status, compliance to the recommendation made is very important. Be aware of signs and symptoms of dehydration and hypotension, to avoid [...]

Contraindications for Thiazide Diuretic Use

Patient was educated regarding contraindications for thiazide diuretic use as below: Thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in patients with history of calcium stones in the body, as they are known to increase the blood levels of calcium and thereby, formation of calcium stones in the body. Avoid using thiazide diuretics along with drugs that can lower the potassium levels in blood, such as Digoxin and loop diuretics, as the thiazide diuretics also reduce the potassium levels. [...]