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Side Effects of Promethazine-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Promethazine as follows: Respiratory side-effects Promethazine intake, secondary to the calming down action on the brain, can result in suppressing the action of respiratory center in the brain. This can result in difficulty breathing, slow and shallow breathing pattern, and increased shortness of breath. Individuals with history of breathing problems such as asthma, and COPD can be at increased risk for breathing difficulty with promethazine. Cardiovascular side-effects [...]

Side Effects of Promethazine-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Promethazine as follows: Hematologic side-effects Promethazine intake can also result in bone marrow suppression, resulting in reduced production of blood cells. Low red blood cell production can result in findings of anemia and individuals can present with pallor of skin and mucosa, fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, and other symptoms of anemia. Low white blood cell count with promethazine intake can result in reduced [...]

Side Effects of Promethazine-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Promethazine as follows: General allergic reactions Promethazine 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 promethazine, 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 take Promethazine

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take promethazine 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 at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. If promethazine is being taken on a daily basis, taking it at bedtime can help avoid the risk of daytime drowsiness. If promethazine is prescribed for motion sickness, [...]

Contraindications for Imodium Use

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