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Side Effects of Zithromax Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Zithromax as follows: Nausea and vomiting This is the most common side effect of Zithromax. Taking the antibiotic with some food and water can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea Human intestines have a lot of bacteria, both good and bad, living in a sensitive balance with each other. This helps maintain the normal natural intestinal environment. Zithromax works by killing the bacteria. While [...]

How to Take Zithromax Pill

Patient was educated on how to take Zithromax pill as follows: Take Zithromax pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food and water helps prevent any nauseating sensation. 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 level of the antibiotic in the body, which [...]

Zithromax and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Zithromax and its mechanism of action as follows: Zithromax is abroad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against several bacteria. This is an antibiotic that belongs to the group of Macrolides. Zithromax inhibits bacterial protein synthesis and inhibits bacterial division, thus exerting antibacterial action. Zithromax is an antibacterial agent and does not act against any viral infections.

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Zestril

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Zestril as follows: Observe compliance with regular lab work ordered. Since the drug can lead to high potassium levels in the body, potassium levels in the blood could be closely monitored. Also, as kidneys are the main source of elimination of the drug, renal function could be periodically monitored. Keep a watch on the volume of urine output, at least for the initial one month [...]

Side Effects of Zestril Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Zestril as follows: High potassium levels Zestril tends to retain potassium in the body, in exchange for sodium loss. This can lead to high potassium levels, which can be very dangerous at times. Grossly elevated potassium levels can sometimes result in irregular heart rhythms, leading to episodes of dizziness, abnormally fast heart rate, palpitations, shortness of breath with poor endurance, and chest pain. Dry cough Dry [...]