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Precautions to be Exercised While Using Alpha-1 Adrenoceptor Antagonists-2

Patient was educated regarding precautions to be exercised while using Alpha-1 adrenoceptor antagonists as follows: Try changing the positions very slowly, as sudden change of positions can make the hypotensive episodes even worse and precipitate accidents and falls. Alpha-1 adrenoceptor antagonists are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. So, if your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of these medications, report this to your physician immediately. [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Alpha-1 Adrenoceptor Antagonists-1

Patient was educated regarding precautions to be exercised while using Alpha-1 adrenoceptor antagonists 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 Alpha-1 adrenoceptor antagonists. Alpha-1 adrenoceptor antagonists are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally low blood pressures. Use of [...]

Contraindications for Alpha-1 Adrenoceptor Antagonist Use

Patient was educated on contraindications for Alpha-1 adrenoceptor antagonist use as follows: Alpha-1 adrenoceptor antagonists are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. So, if your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of these medications, report this to your physician immediately. Alpha-1 adrenoceptor antagonists are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally low blood pressures. Use of these medications in these individuals can result in extremely low blood pressure [...]

Side Effects of Alpha-1 Adrenoceptor Antagonists Use

Patient was educated on side effects of Alpha-1 adrenoceptor antagonists use as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to arterial and venous vasodilation with reduced resistance to the contraction of heart and increased capacitance of the veins. This can reduce blood supply to distant vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Patients can present with a very rapid heart rate, as a compensatory measure for [...]

How to Take Alpha-1 Adrenoceptor Antagonists

Patient was educated on how to take Alpha-1 adrenoceptor antagonists 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 pill. Maintain a log [...]