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Side Effects of Imodium-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Imodium as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Imodium carries a small risk of lowering the blood pressure and causing and/or aggravating cardiac arrhythmias, especially in individuals with history of the same. Individuals with diarrhea could have lost significant fluid and suffered serious electrolyte disturbances, which puts them at risk for hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias. Administering imodium to such individuals can easily tip the balance in favor of development of [...]

Side Effects of Imodium-1

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Imodium as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your physician. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. This medication is also available, as an over-the-counter product. If you are buying an OTC product, contact your physician for the maximum [...]

Contraindications for Hydroxyzine Use

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Hydroxyzine as follows: Do not take Hydroxyzine, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Hydroxyzine. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. Also, observe caution with using hydroxyzine, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of cetirizine, as it is a product of hydroxyzine metabolism. In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response [...]

Side Effects of Hydroxyzine-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Hydroxyzine as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Hydroxyzine carries the risk of lowering the blood pressure. Hypotension, secondary to hydroxyzine intake, can lead to episodes of confusion and dizziness, thus increasing the risk for fall and accidents. Hydroxyzine also may aggravate some underlying cardiac arrhythmias leading to severe debility and death. Individuals can present with signs and symptoms of cardiac arrhythmias, such as, episodes of chest pain, rapid heart [...]