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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking AZO-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking AZO as follows: AZO use tends to increase the blood sugar levels and can compromise the results on labs drawn. Report to your physician on your AZO intake, for any clarification on elevated blood sugar results. Individuals taking AZO must be aware of symptoms of elevated blood sugars, such as, trouble concentrating, frequent urination, headaches, weakness, and fatigue. Diabetic individuals taking AZO are at increased [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking AZO-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking AZO as follows: Orally administered AZO is partly excreted unchanged in urine. Individuals with compromised renal function and history of renal failure are at risk for reduced excretion of AZO, thereby, resulting in accumulation of the drug in the body and consequently, can lead to toxicity with AZO. Accumulation of AZO in the body can result in staining of the skin and mucus membranes orange [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking AZO-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking AZO as follows: AZO intake can result in dizziness and confusion. Do not take AZO with alcohol or opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, as these products can add to the confusion caused by AZO. A number of OTC cough medications, antihistamines, and antianxiety medications, can potentiate the confusion caused by AZO and so, must be avoided taking along with AZO. Watching closely [...]

Contraindications for AZO Use-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using AZO as follows: AZO is metabolized in the liver to two important metabolites, acetaminophen/tylenol and aniline. Allergy/hypersensitivity to Tylenol and aniline in general population is a common occurrence. So, AZO should be avoided in individuals with history of allergic response to Tylenol or aniline. The metabolites of AZO along with the significant unmetabolized portion of the parent drug are excreted in the urine. Individuals with compromised renal function [...]

Contraindications for AZO Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using AZO as follows: AZO use tends to increase the blood sugar levels and can compromise the results on labs drawn. Diabetic individuals taking AZO are at increased risk for poor blood sugar control and elevated blood sugar readings. Individuals taking AZO must be aware of symptoms of elevated blood sugars, such as, trouble concentrating, frequent urination, headaches, weakness, and fatigue. Phenozapyridine is administered with caution in individuals with [...]