Patient was educated on how to take Azithromycin pill as follows: Take Azithromycin 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 [...]
Patient was educated on Azithromycin and its mechanism of action as follows: Azithromycin is abroad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against several bacteria. This is an antibiotic that belongs to the group of Macrolides. Azithromycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis and inhibits bacterial division, thus exerting antibacterial action. Azithromycin is an antibacterial agent and does not act against any viral infections.
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Avandamet as follows: Do not change the dose on Avandamet without consulting your doctor. Take a blood sugar reading always before you take dose of Avandamet. Maintain a log of every day blood sugar readings for comparative feedback, as to how well the drug is helping to control the blood sugars. If the blood sugar is too low, despite eating regularly and without skipping a [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Avandamet as follows: Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered, such as, hemoglobin A1c. As Avandamet increases risk for heart failure and bladder cancer, periodical follow-up may be ordered on cardiac function and bladder study. Also, as Avandamet is mostly metabolized in the liver and eliminated in the urine, compliance with hepatic and renal function panel ordered periodically is highly recommended. Report any symptoms [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Avandamet as follows: Take Avandamet 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 heavy [...]