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Contraindications for Using Miralax

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Miralax as follows: Miralax has a high tendency to cause fluid depletion and dehydration. Caution must be exercised for fluid replacement and rehydration. Also, Miralax is to be taken with a full 8 oz. of water. So, extra caution must be exercised while administering these laxatives for patients placed on fluid limitations, such as, individuals with congestive heart failure and renal failure. Miralax usually is contraindicated in individuals [...]

Side Effects of Miralax Use

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Miralax as follows: Abdominal bloating Miralax by increasing the fluid content in the stool can result in an unpleasant bloating sensation, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort. Diarrhea Miralax has the potential to increase the frequency of bowel movement, diarrhea and fecal incontinence, secondary to increased volume of loose stool. Excessive diarrhea can also lead to electrolyte imbalances. Dehydration Since Miralax draws large amount of water in the [...]

How to Take Miralax

Patient was educated on how to take Miralax as follows: Take Miralax powder by mixing it with a full 8 oz. of water mixed with one oz. of fruit juice, as this will help contain the unpleasant nauseating sensation of the laxative. Also, Miralax when taken with liberal amounts of water can help prevent any symptoms of dehydration, as they are at high risk for inducing fluid volume depletion. Take it at the same time [...]

Miralax and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Miralax and its mechanism of action as follows: Miralax works on the principle of osmosis, a phenomenon of fluid migration from areas of less solute concentration to more solute concentration. Miralax is highly concentrated with polyethylene glycol. Miralax tends to osmotically draw water from surrounding tissues into the intestines. By drawing more amount of water from the intestines, Miralax prevents the stool from drying up and maintains the stool soft by [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Minoxidil-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Minoxidil as follows: Try changing the positions very slowly, as sudden change of positions can make the hypotensive episodes even worse and precipitate accidents and falls. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered. As these drugs are metabolized significantly in the liver and eliminated by the kidneys, hepatic and renal function could be periodically monitored. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take [...]