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Contraindications for Using Abelcet-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Abelcet as follows: Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Abelcet. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Abelcet is metabolized and excreted by the kidneys. Individuals with history of compromised renal function cannot metabolize and excrete Abelcet and this can lead to increased blood levels of Abelcet for longer duration, leading to toxicity. Abelcet should be avoided or used [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Abelcet-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Abelcet as follows: Do not change the dose on premixed Abelcet without consulting your doctor. Watch out for any continuing or worsening signs and symptoms of infection, to report to your doctor immediately, so that, a change in plan could be considered. Shake the container before administration for 15 seconds. Make sure the medication container is clear and free of any suspended particles, before use. [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Azithromycin-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Azithromycin as follows: Watch closely for development of any opportunistic infections, such as, oral candidiasis with white patches in the mouth, to be reported to the physician. Do not change the dose on Azithromycin without consulting your doctor. Close watch for signs and symptoms of arrhythmias must be maintained in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias, as Azithromycin has the potential to exacerbate any underlying [...]

Contraindications for Using Avandamet-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Avandamet as follows: Avandamet is also known to increase the risk for heart failure significantly and so, is contraindicated in individuals with history of heart disease and compromised cardiac function. Avandamet is known to increase the risk for osteoporosis and so, is contraindicated in individuals with risk for osteoporosis, such as, females in menopause. Avoid using Avandamet in patients with history of metabolic acidosis with symptoms like rapid [...]

Contraindications for Using Avandamet-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Avandamet as follows: Avandamet is mainly metabolized in the liver and excreted by the kidneys. Part of it is even excreted unchanged in the urine. If liver and kidney function are deficient, the metabolism and excretion of this medication 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, Avandamet should be used [...]