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Side Effects of Carvedilol Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Carvedilol as follows: Reduced work performed by the heart can result in reduced blood volume pumped out of heart. This can result in backup of blood in the peripheral and pulmonary circulations. Backup of blood in peripheral circulation can present as edema in extremities with consequent swelling. Backup of blood in pulmonary circulation can result in pulmonary edema and shortness of breath. Edema and fluid accumulation [...]

Side Effects of Carvedilol Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Carvedilol as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to reduced heart rate and reduced force of contraction of heart muscle. This can reduce blood supply to the vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Blood supply to the peripheries can decrease secondary to reduced force of contraction of heart muscle, resulting in cold extremities. Reduced blood [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Captopril-3

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

Side Effects of Betapace Use-2

Patient was educated on side effects of using Betapace as follows: Betapace can cause rapid heart rate, fluttering in the chest, shortness of breath, dizziness, and episodes of loss of consciousness. Betapace has the potential to cause new arrhythmias or worsen the current arrhythmias, which is referred to as a proarrhythmic effect. So, caution must be exercised to prevent this situation and manage it, in case it were to occur. Reduced work performed by the [...]

Side Effects of Betapace Use-1

Patient was educated on side effects of using Betapace as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to reduced heart rate. This can reduce blood supply to the vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Blood supply to the peripheries can decrease secondary to reduced force of contraction of heart muscle, resulting in cold extremities. Reduced blood flow to the peripheries can result in muscle cramps, [...]