Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Tessalon Perles as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Swallow the Tessalon Perles capsule as a whole, using a glass of water. Do not [...]
Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Tessalon Perles as follows: Stretch receptors in the airways and lungs are sensitive to the noxious stimuli in the inhaled air, such as, dust particles and chemicals. The stimulation/irritation of these receptors result in initiation of the cough reflex, which is a protective reflex that helps to cough the irritating noxious stimulus out, thus offering protection. Tessalon Perles is a non-narcotic medication, which numbs [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Dutasteride as follows: Dutasteride can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on Dutasteride, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you are currently taking and their safety with Dutasteride. Also, if you have been taking Dutasteride for long, discuss with your physician regarding your history of Dutasteride intake, when you are being [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Dutasteride as follows: Dutasteride use in men might result in increased risk for prostate cancer. Individuals can present with increased pain and discomfort during urination and ejaculation, trouble starting and stopping the urination, increased frequency of urge for urination, and frank blood in urine. In individuals with metastases of prostate cancer, patients can also present with skeletal and bone pain, as bone is the primary [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Dutasteride as follows: This medication can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Starting the medication at a low dose and gradually changing the dose to help optimum control of the symptoms, can help better control of the unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. If [...]