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Side Effects of Calcitonin-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Calcitonin as follows: General allergic reactions Calcitonin use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with calcitonin, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

How to Use Calcitonin

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Calcitonin as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of calcitonin needed for [...]

Contraindications for Calcitonin Use

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Calcitonin as follows: Do not take Calcitonin, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Calcitonin. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this [...]

Contraindications for Phenytoin Use

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Phenytoin as follows: Do not take Phenytoin, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Phenytoin. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this [...]

Contraindications for Zofran Use

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Zofran as follows: Do not take Zofran, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Zofran. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this [...]