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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Naprosyn-5

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Naprosyn as follows: Naprosyn is significantly excreted in the urine. Individuals with compromised renal functions tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity. Naprosyn should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Any symptoms of renal injury and altered kidney function, such as, altered levels of consciousness and reduced urine formation, should be closely watched for and [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Norco-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Norco as follows: Norco 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 Neomycin-5

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Neomycin as follows: Neomycin should be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals placed on fluid limitations, such as, patients with congestive heart failure, as Neomycin should be taken with liberal amounts of water intake. Neomycin intake can increase the risk for skin rash, ranging from mild to severe exfoliating rash and blisters. Individuals with history of extreme skin rashes and taking Neomycin should [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Naproxen-5

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Naproxen as follows: Naproxen carries the risk of causing dizziness and confusion. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Naproxen. Naproxen intake can result in photosensitivity and skin rash with blister formation. Avoid bright sunlight and tan parlors, while you are taking Naproxen. Using a sunscreen can prevent the [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Mobic-5

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mobic as follows: Mobic carries the risk of causing dizziness and confusion. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Mobic. Mobic must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of exacerbation of SOB with episodes of asthma and growth of nasal polyps with other NSAIDs. Mobic, in [...]