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Side Effects of Doxazosin Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Doxazosin as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to arterial and venous vasodilation with reduced resistance to the contraction of heart and increased capacitance of the veins. This can reduce blood supply to distant vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Patients can present with episodes of chest pain, if the coronary circulation were severely compromised, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Diclofenac Sodium-5

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Diclofenac Sodium as follows: Diclofenac Sodium 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. Diclofenac Sodium, in some individuals, is known to evoke similar response. Discuss with your physician about any such history and your safety with Diclofenac Sodium. Report any exacerbation of shortness of breath to [...]

Contraindications for Using Coumadin-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Coumadin as follows: Coumadin should be avoided in individuals with any active bleeding from any wound or surgical site. Using Coumadin in such individuals can result in uncontrolled hemorrhage and blood loss. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice, while you are taking Coumadin. Grapefruit juice inhibits the metabolism of Coumadin and this can lead to increased blood levels of Coumadin for longer duration, leading to toxicity and episodes of bleeding. [...]

Contraindications for Using Coumadin-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Coumadin as follows: Coumadin is mainly metabolized by the liver. Individuals with history of compromised liver function cannot metabolize Coumadin and this can lead to increased blood levels of Coumadin for longer duration, leading to toxicity and episodes of bleeding. Coumadin should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Coumadin is mainly excreted in the urine. Individuals with history of compromised renal functions tend to [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Coumadin-5

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Coumadin as follows: Coumadin should be avoided in individuals taking NSAIDs and other blood thinners. Taking Coumadin along with NSAIDs or other blood thinners concurrently can significantly increase the risk for bleeding episode. Also, maintaining a schedule for anticoagulant intake will help maintain the blood uniformly thin. This prevents the risks of extra thinning with consequent bleeding and thickening of blood with consequent clot formation. [...]