Patient was educated on how to take Pradaxa as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of Pradaxa as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Noncompliance with this recommendation can result in episodes of bleeding or clot formation. So, do not change your dose of Pradaxa, without your doctor’s recommendation. Take Pradaxa pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the [...]
Patient was educated on Pradaxa and its mechanism of action as follows: Pradaxa is an anticoagulant inhibiting some proteins that help clotting. Pradaxa inhibits the thrombin factor along the coagulation pathway. Pradaxa helps individuals with atrial fibrillation, by preventing formation of clot and consequent stroke. Inhibition of clot formation also offers protection against deep venous thrombosis, consequent development of pulmonary embolism and episodes of myocardial infarction and chest pain. So, Pradaxa is widely used in [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Plavix as follows: Use an electric razor, while shaving, as shaving with a regular razor carries a significant risk for sustaining cuts and consequent bleeding. Watch for hard surfaces around during ambulation and avoid knocking against them. Senior citizens have a tender skin and bumping into such surfaces can result in bleeding into the skin. Sometimes, the bleeding can be profuse and alarming. Closely follow [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Plavix as follows: If you are being scheduled for any surgical procedure, Plavix must be discontinued, a few days before the scheduled date for surgery. Plavix can be started back again after the surgical procedure, upon your doctor’s recommendation. Discuss with your doctors and other health care team members regarding your schedule on discontinuing Plavix and starting back on it. Watch out closely for any [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Plavix as follows: Maintain a close watch for symptoms of hypotension, such as, confusion and dizziness along with symptoms of anemia, such as, pale skin, exacerbation of shortness of breath, poor endurance, and fatigue. These symptoms in individuals taking Plavix could be secondary to an undiagnosed internal bleed with loss of blood and should be immediately reported. Maintain strict compliance with intake of Plavix as [...]