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Side Effects of Organic Nitrates Use

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Organic Nitrates as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to venous vasodilation and increased capacitance. This can reduce blood supply to distant vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness and feeling lightheaded. Flushing and headache can occur due to increased blood flow. Patients can present with a rapid heart rate, as a compensatory measure for the reduced blood pressure. Blood [...]

Contraindications for Organic Nitrates Use

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Organic Nitrates as follows: Organic Nitrates are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. So, if your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), report this to your physician immediately. Organic Nitrates are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally low blood pressures. Use of these medications in hypotensive individuals can result in extremely low blood pressure with reduced flow to vital organs, resulting in compromised [...]

How to Take Organic Nitrates

Patient was educated on how to take Organic Nitrates as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on Organic Nitrates without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of [...]

Organic Nitrates and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Organic Nitrates and its mechanism of action as follows: Constricted or collapsed veins offer less capacitance, which increases the blood return to the heart. This can be detrimental in individuals with heart failure, as the heart is already in failure and cannot accommodate any extra load. This can worsen the condition of the heart. This situation can be helped with Organic Nitrates, as dilation of veins results in increased capacitance, where [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Nucynta-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Nucynta as follows: Nucynta slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Increase intake of daily fiber can help the situation and promote regular bowel movements. Any signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction and ileus, such as, intense bloating, constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting must be immediately reported. Any lack of bowel movement in 3 days must be reported to the physician. [...]