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Contraindications for Taking Qvar-3

Patient was educated on contraindications for taking Qvar as follows: Osteoporosis Use of Qvar inhalations should be avoided or restricted in individuals with history of osteoporosis, as use of Qvar in such individuals can result in further loss of bone mass and deterioration of osteoporosis with weakening of the skeletal framework and pathological fractures. Carefully watch for any exacerbation of bone pain and report any such finding to your physician immediately. Hypokalemia Qvar inhalations should [...]

Contraindications for Taking Qvar-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for taking Qvar as follows: Hypertension Qvar inhalations should be used cautiously in hypertensive patient, as they can result in retention of sodium and water, which contributes towards elevated blood pressures. Maintain a log of everyday blood pressure readings and report any gross elevations in the readings to your physician. Opportunistic infection Qvar inhalations should be used cautiously in individuals with history of opportunistic infections, as it can result in [...]

Contraindications for Taking Qvar-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for taking Qvar as follows: Elevated blood sugars Qvar inhalations should be used cautiously in diabetic patients, as their long-term use can result in increased insulin resistance and increased synthesis of glucose from sources other than carbohydrates. Increased insulin resistance and synthesis of extra glucose result in elevated blood sugars, contribute towards impaired blood sugar control, and can be detrimental in diabetic patients. Elevated blood sugars and poorly managed diabetes, [...]

Side Effects of Qvar Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Qvar as follows: Opportunistic fungal infection Qvar inhalations can result in opportunistic fungal infection in the oral cavity, such as, candida with the individual presenting with white patches on the tongue and in the oral cavity. This is secondary to immunosuppression due to Qvar use. Osteoporosis Chronic use of Qvar inhalations can result in osteoporosis with weakening of the skeletal framework and pathological fractures. Hypokalemia Chronic [...]

Side Effects of Qvar Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Qvar as follows: Hypertension Qvar inhalations can result in retention of sodium and water and cause elevated blood pressure. Elevated blood sugars Qvar inhalations for long term 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. Secondary bacterial and viral infections Due to the immunosuppression caused by the Qvar inhalations, [...]