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Precautions to be Exercised While Using Symbicort-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using Symbicort as follows: Gargle and rinse the mouth with water after every dose of Symbicort inhalation. Spit out this water after rinsing and do not swallow. This helps prevent opportunistic candida infection in the oral cavity. Diabetics using Symbicort should keep a close watch on the everyday blood sugar readings. Poor blood sugar control should be reported to the physician for further investigation into the [...]

Side Effects of Symbicort-2

Patient was educated on side effects of using Symbicort as follows: Secondary bacterial and viral infections Due to the immunosuppression caused by the steroid in Symbicort, individuals using Symbicort are more prone to secondary bacterial and viral infections of respiratory tract. Patients can present with signs and symptoms of infection, such as, fever, throat irritation, productive cough, and stomach upset. Hypokalemia Chronic use of Symbicort can result in hypokalemia giving rise to symptoms such as, [...]

Side Effects of Symbicort-1

Patient was educated on side effects of using Symbicort as follows: Hypertension Steroid in Symbicort can result in retention of sodium and water and cause elevated blood pressure. Elevated blood sugars On long-term use, steroid in Symbicort can result in increased insulin resistance and contribute towards elevated blood sugars. This particularly can be an issue in diabetics with poor blood sugar control. Opportunistic fungal infection Symbicort can result in opportunistic fungal infection in the oral [...]

How to Use Symbicort Aerosol Inhaler

Patient was educated on the process to use Symbicort aerosol inhaler as follows: Always, check the expiration date on the Symbicort aerosol inhaler before using it. Shake the inhaler well for 5 seconds before every use. Take the cap off the mouthpiece. Make sure the mouthpiece is clean before having it in the mouth. Hold the Symbicort inhaler between the thumb at the base and the index finger at the top, with the canister up [...]

Counting Puffs for Symbicort Inhalers with No Built-In Counter

Patient was educated on how to count puffs for Symbicort inhalers with no built-in counter as follows: For Symbicort inhalers that do not have a built-in counter, a manual watch is mandatory, to keep track of the number of doses of medication used. Every canister will have the number of doses or puffs it carries, printed on the side of the canister. Mark the date in your diary, on which the canister was first used. [...]