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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Pulmicort-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Pulmicort 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 Pulmicort 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 [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Pulmicort-1

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

Contraindications for Taking Pulmicort-3

Patient was educated on contraindications for taking Pulmicort as follows: Osteoporosis Use of Pulmicort inhalations should be avoided or restricted in individuals with history of osteoporosis, as use of Pulmicort 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. Opportunistic infection Pulmicort inhalations [...]

Contraindications for Taking Pulmicort-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for taking Pulmicort as follows: Hypertension Pulmicort 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. Elevated blood sugars Pulmicort inhalations should be used cautiously in diabetic patients, as their long-term use can result in increased [...]

Contraindications for Taking Pulmicort-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for taking Pulmicort as follows: Hypokalemia Pulmicort inhalations should be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of arrhythmias and reduced serum potassium levels. Pulmicort inhalations in such individuals can result in drop in serum potassium levels that can precipitate life-threatening arrhythmias. A close watch for irregular heartbeat, palpitations, dizziness, tingling, and muscle cramps must be maintained in individuals using Pulmicort inhalations and must be reported to [...]