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Side Effects of Cardura Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Cardura 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. Blood flow out of the heart can be reduced, secondary to increased vasodilation and compromise [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Ceftriaxone-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Ceftriaxone as follows: Ceftriaxone intake can increase the risk for skin rash and photosensitivity. Individuals with history of photosensitivity and taking Ceftriaxone should avoid natural and bright lights or use sunscreens, to prevent any photosensitive responses from developing. Avoid administering IV Ceftriaxone along with any IV fluids rich in calcium, such as, ringer’s lactate and parenteral nutrition. Administering them together can compromise the therapeutic effects [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Cefotaxime-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Cefotaxime as follows: Cefotaxime intake can increase the risk for skin rash and photosensitivity. Individuals with history of photosensitivity and taking Cefotaxime 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. Observe compliance with [...]

Contraindications for Carvedilol Use-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Carvedilol as follows: Carvedilol use is contraindicated in individuals with history of asthma, COPD, and with any other respiratory issues resulting in episodes of difficulty breathing. Carvedilol is mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of Carvedilol can suffer. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in toxicity and severe side effects. So, this [...]

Contraindications for Carvedilol Use-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Carvedilol as follows: Avoid using Carvedilol along with any other medications that can cause slowdown of heart rate, such as, calcium channel blockers. Using them together can result in extreme slowdown of heart rate and can present an emergency. Exercise extreme caution using Carvedilol in patients with compromised cardiac muscle function, such as, individuals with history of myocardial infarction or cardiomyopathy, as Carvedilol further reduces the cardiac muscle [...]