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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Glucovance-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Glucovance as follows: Report any symptoms of metabolic acidosis, such as, rapid breath and heart rate, and confusion to your doctor immediately. Avoid using Glucovance along with alcohol. This can increase the risk of stomach upset with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for comparative feedback. Maintain an ideal weight for your [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Glucovance-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Glucovance as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating [...]

Contraindications for Using Glucovance

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Glucovance as follows: Glucovance is mainly metabolized in the liver and excreted by the kidneys. Part of it is even excreted unchanged in the urine. If liver and kidney function are deficient, the metabolism and excretion of this medication can suffer. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in toxicity and severe side effects. So, Glucovance should be used [...]

Side Effects of Glucovance Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Glucovance as follows: Weight gain Excessive eating contributes to weight gain in individuals using Glucovance. Also, insulin is an anabolic hormone and so, increased secretion of insulin from the pancreas, secondary to use of Glucovance, results in weight gain. Hyperglycemia Glucovance loses the effectiveness over time and so, could lead to progressive decrease in insulin secretion. This can result in poor control of blood sugars with [...]

Side Effects of Glucovance Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Glucovance as follows: Hypoglycemia Normally, in a healthy individual, insulin secretion from the pancreas is proportional to the glucose levels in the blood. In diabetics, this fine balance is no more in place. Use of Glucovance leads to increased secretion of insulin, irrespective to the blood sugar levels, thus putting the individual at risk for hypoglycemia. Patients can frequently present with dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger. [...]