Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using NSAIDs as follows: If you are taking NSAIDs on an as needed basis, do not wait for the pain to peak to have your pill. Pain medications work best when taken at the first appreciation of pain, before the pain peaks. Maintain strict compliance with intake of NSAIDs as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Noncompliance with [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using NSAIDs as follows: Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered. As NSAIDs are metabolized by the liver and carry the risk for damage to the liver, hepatic function could be periodically monitored, to prevent risk for toxicity. Watch closely to report any symptoms of itching, jaundice with yellowing of skin and sclera, dark urine, altered metabolism with nausea and vomiting, pain in the right [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using NSAIDs as follows: NSAIDs must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of hypertension. Reduced renal function, secondary to NSAIDs intake, can contribute towards compromise in filtration of blood, leading to reduced formation of urine and fluid back up in the body. Backed up fluid in the circulation can increase the fluid volume and lead to increase in the blood pressure. Maintain a [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using NSAIDs as follows: Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with any medication belonging to the NSAID group, such as, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, and Diclofenac Sodium. NSAIDs carries the risk of causing dizziness and confusion. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by NSAIDs. NSAIDs must be [...]
Patient was educated on contraindications for using NSAIDs as follows: NSAIDs must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of exacerbation of SOB with episodes of asthma and growth of nasal polyps. NSAIDs must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of hypertension and heart failure. Reduced renal function, secondary to NSAIDs intake, can contribute towards compromise in filtration of blood, leading to reduced formation of urine and fluid back up [...]