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Contraindications for Phenazopyridine Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Phenazopyridine 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 phenazopyridine 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 Phenazopyridine-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Phenazopyridine as follows: General allergic reactions Phenazopyridine 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 Phenazopyridine-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Phenazopyridine as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Phenazopyridine 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 Phenazopyridine use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, [...]

Side Effects of Phenazopyridine-2

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

Side Effects of Phenazopyridine-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Phenazopyridine as follows: Hematologic side-effects Use of phenazopyridine 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. [...]