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How to Use Keppra

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Keppra as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of keppra needed for control of seizures and neuropathic pain symptoms and prevents toxicity with the medication. Do [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Donepezil-7

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Donepezil as follows: Potentiation of acetylcholine action in the body, secondary to donepezil use, can result in reduced heart rate and low blood pressure. This side-effect of donepezil intake can lead to complications, especially in individuals with history of hypotension or bradycardia. This side-effect of donepezil can also pose an issue in individuals with history of hypertension or tachycardia and taking medications for the same. [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Donepezil-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Donepezil as follows: Potentiation of acetylcholine action in the body, secondary to donepezil use, can result in narrowing of airways and increased effort of breathing. This side-effect of donepezil intake can lead to complications, especially in individuals with history of asthma and COPD. Discuss with your physician regarding your history of breathing disorders, if any, and your safety with donepezil. Promptly report to your physician [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Donepezil-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Donepezil as follows: Donepezil intake closer to the sleep time can result in insomnia, with patients presenting with restlessness and irritability during the day time. If the insomnia is being severe, avoid taking the medication at bedtime. Report the insomnia to your physician and plan to have the medication sometime during the day, to avoid the induction of insomnia, with donepezil taken at sleep time. [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Donepezil-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Donepezil as follows: Potentiation of acetylcholine action in the body, secondary to donepezil use, can also result in increased frequency of urination/polyuria and increased fluid loss. This can be a severe issue, especially in individuals who are on diuretics for blood pressure control and in individuals with poorly controlled blood sugars, as they often present with polyuria. Observe compliance with hydration measures, to avoid risk [...]