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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Repaglinide-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Repaglinide as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Repaglinide. Do not change the dose on Repaglinide without consulting your doctor. [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Prinivil-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Prinivil as follows: Prinivil increases potassium levels in the body. Be cautious about using any potassium supplements or any medications that increase the potassium levels in the body, such as, Spironolactone/Aldactone. Too high levels of potassium can be toxic to heart leading to complete heart block. Prinivil causes loss of sodium from the body and result in hyponatremia. Patients can present with nausea and vomiting, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Prandin-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Prandin as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Prandin. Do not change the dose on Prandin without consulting your doctor. [...]

Precautions to be Exercised for Using Pacerone-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised for using Pacerone as follows: Pacerone is contraindicated in individuals with history of severe SOB and episodes of difficulty breathing, as Pacerone has an increased risk of causing pulmonary fibrosis. If a dose is missed, it should be taken at the earliest notice of noncompliance. If it is time for the next dose, the missed dose can be skipped. Compensating for the missed dose by taking an [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Pradaxa-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Pradaxa as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of Pradaxa as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Noncompliance with this recommendation can result in episodes of bleeding or clot formation. So, do not change your dose of Pradaxa, without your doctor’s recommendation. Keep up with use of laxatives and other measures to prevent constipation. Avoid straining at [...]