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Side Effects of Repaglinide Use

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Repaglinide as follows: Hypoglycemia Normally, in a healthy individual, insulin secretion from the pancreas is proportional to the glucose levels in the blood. In diabetics, this fine balance is no more in place. Use of Repaglinide can lead to increased secretion of insulin, despite low blood sugars, putting the individual at risk for hypoglycemia. Patients can present with dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger. Excessive hunger The [...]

How to Take Repaglinide

Patient was educated on how to take Repaglinide as follows: Repaglinide is quick and short to act. So, it is taken right before eating or along with the meal. Since it is quick to act, Repaglinide is helpful in individuals with irregular eating times. This medication is to be taken no earlier than 30 minutes before the meal. Noncompliance with this instruction can result in serious hypoglycemic episodes. Do not skip your meals. Since this [...]

Repaglinide and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Repaglinide and its mechanism of action as follows: Repaglinide is an oral antidiabetic drug, used especially in patients with type-2 diabetes. This drug acts by stimulating release of more insulin for the Beta-cells of islets of pancreas. So, Repaglinide is mostly used in individuals with reduced insulin secretion and in individuals who are resistant to the amount of insulin they are currently producing. Insulin secretion will lead to lowering of blood [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Qvar-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Qvar as follows: Diabetics using Qvar inhalations should keep a close watch on everyday blood sugar readings. Poor blood sugar control can result from Qvar inhalations and should be reported to the physician, so that, a change in plan could be made accordingly. Hypertensive patients using Qvar inhalations should keep a close watch on everyday blood pressure readings. Qvar use can result in fluid retention, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Qvar-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Qvar as follows: Individuals with history of immunosuppression or taking any immunosuppressant medications, such as, individuals with autoimmune disorders and individuals who underwent organ transplants, must be cautious regarding using Qvar inhalations. These individuals can be at increased risk for opportunistic bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Individuals taking other steroid medications, such as, prednisone or cortisol, for other health issues can be at significant risk [...]