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Contraindications for Using Dabigatran-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Dabigatran as follows: Dabigatran should be avoided in individuals with valvular heart disease and with prosthetic heart valves. Use of Dabigatran in such individuals carries a significant risk for clot formation and consequent embolism. Dabigatran should be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of brain and spinal surgeries, as Dabigatran can result in spinal cord blood clot formation, resulting in excruciating pain in the [...]

Contraindications for Using Dabigatran-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Dabigatran as follows: Dabigatran is not metabolized in the liver and is mainly excreted in the urine. Individuals with history of compromised renal function tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity and episodes of bleeding. Dabigatran should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Dabigatran should be avoided in individuals taking NSAIDs and other blood thinners. Taking Dabigatran along [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Dabigatran-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Dabigatran as follows: Do not consume alcohol, while you are taking Dabigatran, as alcohol can increase the effects of blood thinner and consequently, make the blood extra thin, thus resulting episodes of hemorrhage and bleeding. Keep up with use of laxatives and other measures to prevent constipation. Avoid straining at stool, as this could result in profuse bleeding per rectum. Do not discontinue taking this [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Doxycycline-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Doxycycline as follows: Doxycycline intake can increase the risk for skin rash and photosensitivity. Individuals with history of photosensitivity and taking Doxycycline should avoid natural and bright lights or use sunscreens, to prevent any photosensitive responses from developing. Watch closely for development of any opportunistic infections, such as, oral candidiasis with white patches in the mouth, to be reported to the physician. Close watch for [...]

Side Effects of Doxazosin Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Doxazosin as follows: Patients can present with a very rapid heart rate, as a compensatory measure for the reduced blood pressure. Flushing and headache can occur due to venous vasodilation. Blood flow out of the heart can be reduced, secondary to increased vasodilation and compromise oxygenated blood flow to the kidneys. This can result in slowly diminishing renal functions. Reduced blood flow to the peripheries can [...]