Patient was educated on how to take Tramadol as follows: Tramadol pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food helps prevent any nauseating sensation. Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily, while you are taking Tramadol. Liberal intake of water with Tramadol helps prevent constipation, which is one of the major side effects of Tramadol. Evenly space out the doses of pain [...]
Patient was educated on Tramadol and its mechanism of action as follows: Tramadol is a synthetic opioid pain reliever. Tramadol binds with the opioid receptors in the brain, blocks the release of excitatory neurotransmitters, such as, substance P, which are involved with pain production, and inhibits pain transmission. Tramadol is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Tramadol can be very addictive and cause dependence. Sudden stopping of Tramadol intake can result in serious withdrawal [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tolbutamide as follows: If the blood sugar is too low, despite eating regularly and without skipping a meal, you can defer taking Tolbutamide 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, if the blood sugar [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tolbutamide as follows: Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for comparative feedback. Maintain an ideal weight for your height. Maintain strict compliance with intake of Tolbutamide as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on Tolbutamide without consulting your doctor. Be sure to use [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tolbutamide 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 [...]