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Side Effects of Montelukast-1

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Montelukast as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Montelukast can be used either alone or along with other inhaler medications, to [...]

Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Montelukast

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Montelukast as follows: Chemical mediators called leukotrienes are increasingly produced from various inflammatory cells during inflammatory and allergic conditions involving the respiratory tract and airways, such as, asthma and COPD. Leukotrienes act on leukotriene receptors located in the airways, resulting in edema and swelling of airways and increased secretion of thick mucus, contributing to reduced airway patency, bronchoconstriction, and exacerbation of symptoms of asthma [...]

Nurse Teaching on Chemical Mediators Causing Exacerbation of Asthma and COPD

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon chemical mediators causing exacerbation of asthma and COPD as follows: Chemical mediators called leukotrienes are increasingly produced from various cells, such as, mast cells and eosinophils, during inflammatory and allergic responses involving the airways. Inflammatory and allergic states involving the airways include conditions such as, activation of seasonal allergies, asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Leukotrienes act on leukotriene receptors located in the airways, resulting in edema and swelling of airways and [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Carbidopa-Levodopa-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Carbidopa-Levodopa as follows: Carbidopa-Levodopa carries the risk of inducing/aggravating abnormal body movements or dyskinesias, such as, uncontrolled tongue movements, lip smacking, unusual eye movements, blurred vision, muscle weakness, unsteadiness, motor incoordination, and compromised balance, thus increasing the fall risk. Confusion, and dizziness with Carbidopa-Levodopa use, can add to the fall risk, thus enhancing it further. Slow change of position, seeking caregiver assistance during ambulation, and [...]