Patient/caregiver was educated upon how to take Zyloprim as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. This medication can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Take the tablet as a whole. If you have difficulty swallowing the whole tablet, Zyloprim tablet could be crushed and the powder be taken mixed with some food or [...]
Patient/caregiver was instructed upon indications for Zyloprim use as follows: Uric acid produced in the body is usually completely excreted in the urine. Uric acid deposition in the body tissues can happen either due to an excess of uric acid production or reduced excretion of uric acid by the kidneys, thus precipitating a favorable environment for development of gout and uric acid renal stones. Conditions causing excessive uric acid production: Individuals with excessive consumption of [...]
Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Zyloprim as follows Uric acid is a by-product of purine (which is a kind of protein) breakdown in the body. Increasing amounts of uric acid also form in the body, secondary to consumption of foods rich in purines. Xanthine oxidase is an enzyme in the body, which acts to produce uric acid from purines. Uric acid produced in the body is usually completely excreted [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Zithromax as follows: Zithromax intake can increase the risk for skin rash and photosensitivity. Individuals with history of photosensitivity and taking Zithromax should avoid natural and bright lights or use sunscreens, to prevent any photosensitive responses from developing. Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule helps with maintaining a constant [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Zithromax as follows: Check with your doctor regarding safety upon receiving any live vaccinations, as Zithromax by eliminating natural bacterial flora, could lower the body’s resistance. Live vaccinations could turn virulent in such individuals, precipitating new infections. OTC antacids containing aluminum and magnesium can reduce the absorption of Zithromax, thereby, compromising the therapeutic effects of the antibiotic. Space Zithromax out by at least 2 hours [...]