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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Sarafem-9

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sarafem as follows: Sarafem can also induce frequency of urination or polyuria. Individuals, especially with history of poorly controlled diabetes with consequent increased urinary frequency and with history of frequent urinary tract infections, must be aware of this side-effect, as Sarafem can exacerbate the discomfort of polyuria significantly, thus leading to low body fluid volume and dehydration. Observing compliance with proper hydration measures, compliance with [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Sarafem-8

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sarafem as follows: Sarafem can inhibit enzyme systems in the liver that are needed for the metabolism of dietary nutrients and various other medications. Inhibition of these enzymes systems can result in slowing of overall metabolism. Slowed metabolism of food and dietary nutrients with Sarafem can result in symptoms of indigestion, such as, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, heartburn, and bloating. Slowed metabolism of medications [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Sarafem-7

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sarafem as follows: Individuals with complaint of dehydration, secondary to history of diarrhea, vomiting, or poor fluid intake, can suffer electrolyte disturbances and be more prone to develop arrhythmias with Sarafem. Also, Sarafem carries the risk of increasing diarrhea, thus worsening the fluid deficit and dehydration. Electrolyte disturbances, such as, low potassium and magnesium levels, secondary to diuretic pill intake, can also act as a [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Sarafem-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sarafem as follows: Sarafem intake has the potential to increase the likelihood of seizures. Sarafem must be very cautiously administered in individuals with seizure history, compliance with recommended anti-seizure therapy observed, and response closely monitored. Sarafem can also induce a life-threatening reaction called neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Individuals taking Sarafem can present with high fever, episodes of confusion, muscle rigidity, elevated blood pressure, and rapid heart rate. [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Sarafem-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sarafem as follows: Do not take Sarafem with alcohol or opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, as these products can add to the dizziness and confusion caused by Sarafem, and contribute to falls and accidents. A number of OTC cough medications and antihistamines, muscle relaxant medications, and antianxiety medications, can potentiate the confusion caused by Sarafem and so, must be avoided taking along [...]