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Hydrochlorothiazide and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Hydrochlorothiazide and its mechanism of action as follows: Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that act on the distal convoluted tubule, a part of the renal tubule, involved in the reabsorption of water and solutes from the urine. Hydrochlorothiazide inhibits the reabsorption of water and three important salts, sodium, potassium, and magnesium from the urine, which results in increased excretion and loss of water and these three salts in the urine. Chloride also [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Hydralazine-2

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

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Hydralazine-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Hydralazine as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypotension, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Hydralazine. Be aware of signs and symptoms of tachycardia, as extremely high heart rate, secondary to use of Hydralazine, [...]

Side Effects of Hydralazine Use

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Hydralazine as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to arterial vasodilation. Accommodation of more blood in the arterial system can reduce blood supply to distant vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Patients can present with a rapid heart rate, as a compensatory measure for the reduced blood pressure. Increased blood flow out of the heart [...]

Contraindications for Hydralazine Use

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