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Side Effects of Donepezil-1

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Donepezil as follows: Take/administer the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking/administering the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of donepezil needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Divalproex Sodium-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Divalproex as follows: Divalproex is mainly metabolized in the liver and excreted by the kidneys in the urine. If liver and renal functions are grossly deficient, the metabolism and excretion of divalproex 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, divalproex is used with extreme [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Divalproex Sodium-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Divalproex as follows: Divalproex sodium use can result in acute pancreatitis, with individuals complaining acute upper abdominal pain and tenderness that can aggravate after eating, nausea and vomiting, abdominal fullness and distension, and bloating. Notify your physician regarding any such findings for a possible change in the plan of care. Also, report to your physician regarding any history of pancreatitis. Ammonia is a toxic product [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Divalproex Sodium-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Divalproex as follows: Continue taking divalproex sodium as ordered, even if you experience seizure control and improvement with symptoms of mania. Abrupt discontinuation on divalproex sodium intake can result in recurrence of seizure episodes. If divalproex sodium is being taken for managing symptoms of mania, abrupt discontinuation of medication intake can contribute to exacerbation of mania and bipolar symptoms. Discontinuing the medication should only be [...]