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Contraindications for Pyridium Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Pyridium as follows: 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 medication. Use of Pyridium can result in deficiency of enzyme systems (G6PDH enzyme), needed to maintain the integrity of red blood cells. This can result in poor red blood [...]

Side Effects of Pyridium-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Pyridium as follows: General allergic reactions Pyridium 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, 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 considered. Other [...]

Side Effects of Pyridium-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Pyridium as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Pyridium can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Watching closely for the response to the intake of medication and gradually changing the dose, if needed, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. Gastrointestinal side-effects Pyridium use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, [...]

Side Effects of Pyridium-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Pyridium as follows: Metabolic side-effects Pyridium use tends to increase the blood sugar levels and can compromise the results on labs drawn. Report to your physician on your Pyridium intake, for any clarification upon elevated blood sugar results. Diabetic individuals taking Pyridium are at increased risk for poor blood sugar control and elevated blood sugar readings. Individuals taking Pyridium must be aware of presenting symptoms of hyperglycemia, [...]

Side Effects of Pyridium-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Pyridium as follows: Hematologic side-effects Use of Pyridium can result in deficiency of enzyme systems (G6PDH enzyme), needed to maintain the integrity of red blood cells. This can result in poor red blood cell integrity, predisposing the cells to lysis, contributing to development of hemolytic anemia. Secondary to anemia, individuals can present with pallor of skin and mucosa, fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, and rapid heart rate. [...]