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Precautions to be Exercised While Using Sulfonylureas-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using sulfonylureas 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. Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating [...]

Contraindications for Using Sulfonylureas

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Sulfonylureas as follows: Sulfonylureas are mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of these medications can suffer. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in toxicity and severe side effects. So, these medications should be used with caution in individuals with hepatic dysfunction. Sulfonylureas are mainly excreted by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease [...]

Side Effects of Using Sulfonylureas

Patient was educated on the side effects of using sulfonylureas as follows: Hypoglycemia Normally, in a healthy individual, insulin secretion from the pancreas is proportional to the glucose levels in the blood. In diabetics, being managed on sulfonylureas, this fine balance is no more in place. Use of sulfonylureas lead to increased secretion of insulin, despite low blood sugars, putting the individual at risk for hypoglycemia. Patients can present with dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger. [...]

How to Take Sulfonylureas

Patient was educated on how to take sulfonylureas 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 [...]

Sulfonylureas and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on sulfonylureas and mechanism of action as follows: Sulfonylureas are oral antidiabetic drugs, used especially in patients with type-2 diabetes. These drugs act by stimulating release of more insulin for the Beta-cells of islets of pancreas. So, these drugs are mostly used in individuals with reduced insulin secretion and in individuals who are resistant to the amount of insulin they are currently producing. Insulin secretion will lead to lowering of blood glucose [...]