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Precautions to be Exercised While Using Calcium Channel Blockers for Management of Hypertension-2

Patient was educated regarding precautions to be exercised while using calcium channel blockers for management of hypertension as follows: Avoid or use extreme caution using calcium channel blockers along with any other medications that cause vasodilation, such as, Isosorbide and Hydralazine. Using them together can result in episodes of extremely low blood pressure and can present an emergency. Observe compliance with regular lab work ordered. As kidneys are the main source of elimination of calcium [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Calcium Channel Blockers for Management of Hypertension-1

Patient was educated regarding precautions to be exercised while using calcium channel blockers for management of hypertension as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypotension, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by the calcium channel blockers. Try changing the positions very slowly, as sudden change [...]

Contraindications for Calcium Channel Blocker Used for Management of Hypertension

Patient was educated on contraindications for calcium channel blocker used for management of hypertension as below: Avoid using calcium channel blockers along with any other medications that can cause slowdown of heart rate, such as, Beta-blockers. Using them together can result in extreme slowdown of heart rate and can present an emergency. Avoid or use extreme caution using calcium channel blockers along with any other medications that cause vasodilation, such as, Isosorbide and Hydralazine. Using [...]

Side Effects of Calcium Channel Blockers Used for Management of Hypertension

Patient was educated on side effects of calcium channel blockers used for management of hypertension as below: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to dilation of blood vessels in the peripheries. When blood vessels dilate, they accommodate more blood volume in the periphery. This can reduce blood supply to the vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness and feeling lightheaded. Diminished blood supply to vital organs, such as, heart can [...]

How to Take Calcium Channel Blockers for Management of Hypertension

Patient was educated on how to take calcium channel blockers for management of hypertension as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. 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 blood pressure reading always before you take the [...]