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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Lotensin-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lotensin as follows: Lotensin 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. Lotensin causes loss of sodium from the body and result in hyponatremia. Patients can present with nausea and vomiting, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Lorcet-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lorcet as follows: Lorcet 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 Lisinopril-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lisinopril as follows: Lisinopril 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. Lisinopril causes loss of sodium from the body and result in hyponatremia. Patients can present with nausea and vomiting, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Ketoconazole-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Ketoconazole as follows: Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered. As Ketoconazole is metabolized by the liver and carries the risk for severe damage to the liver, hepatic function could be periodically monitored, to prevent risk for toxicity. Watch closely to report any symptoms of itching, jaundice with yellowing of skin and sclera, dark urine, altered metabolism with nausea and vomiting, pain in the [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Janumet-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Janumet as follows: Report any symptoms of stomach upset, such as, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and metallic taste in the mouth immediately to your doctor. Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for comparative feedback. Maintain an ideal weight for your height. Also, notify your doctor, if the blood sugar continues to be high, despite taking Janumet as [...]