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Contraindications for Mitigare Use-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Mitigare as follows: Mitigare is partially metabolized in the liver to inactive metabolites. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of Mitigare can be compromised. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in increased risk for side-effects and consequent toxicity. So, in individuals with history of compromised liver function, Mitigare use could be avoided or used with caution and [...]

Contraindications for Mitigare Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Mitigare as follows: Mitigare intake can sometimes result in severe muscle pain from muscle breakdown, with release of muscle protein into the blood. Due to their bigger size, these muscle proteins could get trapped in the kidneys, thus blocking the renal circulation and resulting in severe renal failure and compromised urine formation. Mitigare must be administered with extreme caution in individuals with history of compromised renal function, with [...]

Contraindications for Mitigare Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Mitigare as follows: Do not take Mitigare, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Mitigare. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. Mitigare intake, on prolonged use, can rarely also result in bone marrow suppression, resulting in reduced production of all the blood cells. Low red blood cell production can result in findings of anemia and individuals can [...]

Side Effects of Mitigare-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Mitigare as follows: Hematologic side-effects Mitigare intake, on prolonged use, can rarely 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 Mitigare intake [...]

Side Effects of Mitigare-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Mitigare as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Mitigare use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of Mitigare with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Mitigare intake can result in diarrhea and abdominal pain. The abdominal pain and diarrhea can be [...]