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Side Effects of Zofran-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Zofran as follows: Serotonin syndrome Zofran is a medication that selectively blocks serotonin receptors along the gut and the vomiting center of the brain, thus controlling the nausea and vomiting. In this process, it can increase the serotonin levels in the blood and lead to development of serotonin syndrome. Individuals can present with mania, excitement, hallucinations, agitation, insomnia, pounding heartbeat, very rapid heart rate, overactive reflexes, and [...]

Side Effects of Zofran-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Zofran as follows: General allergic reactions Zofran 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 zofran, 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 Zofran

How to use Zofran Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Zofran as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose one hour before chemotherapy or scheduled surgery. If zofran is being continued after the therapy or the surgical procedure, to be taken on a daily basis, take it at the same time, every day, for the duration [...]

Contraindications for Promethazine Use

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Promethazine as follows: Do not take Promethazine, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Promethazine. 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 [...]

Side Effects of Promethazine-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Promethazine as follows: Genitourinary side-effects Promethazine use can result in difficulty emptying the bladder and passing urine. This can result in urinary retention and increased risk for UTIs. Individuals with history of prostate enlargement and consequent difficulty passing urine can be at increased discomfort with emptying the bladder, secondary to promethazine intake. Metabolic side-effects Promethazine carries the risk of aggravating blood sugars and can result in poor [...]