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Side Effects of Digoxin-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Digoxin as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Digoxin can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Digoxin use also carries risk for causing or aggravating anxiety and agitation, especially in individuals with history. Individuals can present with complaints such as, feeling low and depressed, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, hallucinations, gross appetite changes, impulsiveness, agitation, and aggression. Digoxin toxicity In individuals using digoxin, the risk for toxicity [...]

Side Effects of Digoxin-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Digoxin as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Digoxin use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of digoxin with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Digoxin use carries the risk of increased bowel motility and consequently, result in diarrhea. The diarrhea can be self-limiting and resolve in [...]

Side Effects of Digoxin-1

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Digoxin 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. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps with maintaining appropriate blood levels of digoxin needed to derive the beneficial effects for optimal cardiac function. Take [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Benzonatate-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Benzonatate as follows: During intake of benzonatate, report to your physician immediately regarding any experience of chest tightness, wheezing, increased shortness of breath, and other symptoms of chest infection, such as, fever, rapid heart rate, and episodes of confusion, for any appropriate changes in plan of care to be considered. Benzonatate use can also induce constipation. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily fluid intake [...]