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Side Effects of Imipramine -1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using Imipramine as follows: General allergic reactions Imipramine 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 imipramine, 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 [...]

How to use Imipramine

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Imipramine as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Observe compliance with the timing of dose intake, by having the medication dose at the same time every day. This helps to avoid forgetting the intake of medication and maintain therapeutic levels of the antidepressant medication in the blood. Maintain strict compliance with regards to dosage and [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Zithromax-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Zithromax as follows: Patients with history of diminished hearing and ototoxicity are at increased risk for hearing loss with Zithromax. Individuals taking Zithromax must observe a close watch regarding the same and report any changes with hearing to the physician immediately. Watch closely for development of any opportunistic infections, such as, oral candidiasis with white patches in the mouth, to be reported to the physician. [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Vicodin-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vicodin as follows: Vicodin has the potential to increase the intracranial pressure. Maintain a close watch for signs of elevated intracranial pressure, such as, headache, vomiting, double vision, and confusion. Individuals with history of head injury, curvature of the spine, and intracranial lesions are at increased risk for elevated intracranial pressures. Report any such findings to your physician immediately for a change in plan of [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Vancocin-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vancocin as follows: Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Vancocin. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to your doctor regarding any persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, and blood or mucus in the stool. These findings could occur even weeks after discontinuation of Vancocin and must be reported. Vancocin is not metabolized and is [...]