Patient was educated on how to take emollient laxatives as follows: Take the liquid form of emollient laxative by measuring it with a proper measuring spoon to avoid overdosing on the medication. Mix the liquid emollient laxative thoroughly in a cup with about one or two oz. of fruit juice before drinking it. This will help contain the unpleasant nauseating sensation of the laxative. Take the pill after food at bedtime with an ounce of [...]
Patient was educated on emollient laxatives as follows: Emollient laxatives, also called stool softeners, are agents used to prevent episodes of constipation. Stool softeners mainly contain Docusate, which helps reduce the surface tension, by adding more water and lipid to the stool. Addition of more water and lipid prevents hardening of the stool and maintains it soft. Softening of stools help reduce the pain due to hemorrhoids and ease a bowel movement.
Patient was educated on diuretics and their overall functions as follows: Diuretics are medications that increase the production of urine, by inhibiting renal reabsorption of water and solutes from the urine. Decreased reabsorption of water and solutes from the urine, such as, sodium and potassium, can lead to increased excretion of water and solutes in the urine and thereby, lead to reduced fluid volume in the body. Reduced fluid volume in the body can help [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors as follows: If the blood sugar is too low, despite eating regularly and without skipping a meal, you can defer taking the medication for that dose and notify your doctor regarding the same. 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, [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors as follows: Maintain compliance with any exercise schedule prescribed by your doctor. Try not to overdo on your exercise. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered, such as, HbA1c. As these drugs increase risk for acute renal [...]