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Side Effects of Thiazide Diuretics Use

Patient was educated on side effects of thiazide diuretics use as follows: Thiazide diuretics are weaker diuretics in comparison to the more potent loop diuretics. So, they are not used in advance cases of heart failure and in extreme cases of hypertension. The side effects of thiazide diuretics also are mild. Symptoms of hypotension and dehydration, such as dry mouth, feeling dizzy and lightheaded with rapid heart rate can occur secondary to loss of fluid [...]

How to Take Thiazide Diuretics

Patient was educated on how to take thiazide diuretics as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Take the thiazide diuretic medication during the day time hours and avoid having it during the night. As this medication increases the frequency of urination, taking this during the late evening hours can disturb the sleep. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage [...]

Thiazide Diuretics and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on thiazide diuretics and their mechanism of action as below: Thiazide diuretics are diuretics that act on the distal convoluted tubule, a part of the renal tubule, involved in the reabsorption of water and solutes from the urine. Thiazide diuretics inhibit the reabsorption of water and three important salts- sodium, potassium, and magnesium from the urine, which results in increased excretion and loss of water and these three salts in the urine. [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Sulfonylureas-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using sulfonylureas as follows: Keeping a track of frequency of episodes of low blood sugars, despite eating regularly, can help your physician revise your dose on the medication. Also, notify your doctor, if the blood sugar continues to be high, despite taking the medication as recommended, so that, your medication dose could be revised. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered, such as, HbA1c. As [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Sulfonylureas-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using sulfonylureas as follows: Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for comparative feedback. Maintain an ideal weight for your height. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take a [...]