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Contraindications for Lisinopril Use

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Lisinopril as follows: Liver disease Lisinopril is a drug that is mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of Lisinopril can suffer and so, does the function too. Renal disease Lisinopril is mainly eliminated by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease and diminished renal function cannot met Lisinopril normally. So, Lisinopril can be toxic in individuals with renal disease.

How to Take Lisinopril

Patient was educated on how to take Lisinopril 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 this medication without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of every [...]

Nurse Teaching on Biological Effects Secondary to Use of Lisinopril

Patient was educated on biological effects secondary to use of Lisinopril follows: Inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme leads to reduced formation of active angiotensin, which results in inhibition of narrowing of blood vessels and thereby, result in reduced blood pressure. Inhibition of blood vessel narrowing will lead to more room inside the blood vessel, which allows better blood flow to end organs, such as, heart and kidney. Improving oxygenated blood flow to the end organs [...]

Lisinopril and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Lisinopril and its mechanism of action as follows: Lisinopril inhibits the enzyme, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), which converts inactive form of angiotensin to active form of angiotensin. Inhibition of ACE leads to reduced formation of active angiotensin, which results in: Inhibition of narrowing or constriction of blood vessels, which results in reduced blood pressure. Reduced aldosterone secretion, resulting in reduced sodium and water retention in the body. Reduced sodium and fluid [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Linagliptin-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Linagliptin as follows: Keeping a track of frequency of episodes of low blood sugars, despite eating regularly, can help your physician revise your dose on Linagliptin. Also, notify your doctor, if the blood sugar continues to be high, despite taking Linagliptin as recommended, so that, your medication dose could be revised. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered, such as, renal function studies and [...]