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How to Take Ciprofloxacin Suspension

Patient was educated on how to take Ciprofloxacin intravenous as follows: Ciprofloxacin can also be taken as an oral suspension. Make sure the medication is clear and free of any suspended particles, before use. Shake the oral suspension container well for 15 seconds before measuring the dose to be taken. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose and consequently [...]

How to Take Ciprofloxacin Pill

Patient was educated on how to take Ciprofloxacin pill as follows: Take Ciprofloxacin pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food and water helps prevent any nauseating sensation. Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule helps with maintaining a constant level of the antibiotic in the body, which is [...]

Nurse Teachings on Ciprofloxacin and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Ciprofloxacin and its mechanism of action as follows: Ciprofloxacin is abroad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against several bacteria. This is an antibiotic that belongs to the group of Fluoroquinolones. Ciprofloxacin acts by inhibiting topoisomerase enzyme, which is needed to separate the replicated bacterial DNA strands. Separation of the bacterial DNA strands is needed for bacterial division and progression of infection. Topoisomerase enzymes help during this step of bacterial division. Inhibition of topoisomerase [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Celecoxib-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Celecoxib as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of Celecoxib as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Noncompliance with recommendation on Celecoxib intake can result in ineffective pain control. Do not change the dose on Celecoxib without consulting your doctor. Do not share your pain pills with any family and friends. Do not abuse Celecoxib by continuing [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Celecoxib-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Celecoxib as follows: Maintain a close watch on the volume of urine flow at every void, and add up all the volumes for the day, to obtain 24-hour volume. Report to the physician at the notice of any unusual drop in the urine volume. Celecoxib intake can result in photosensitivity and skin rash with blister formation. Avoid bright sunlight and tan parlors, while you are [...]