Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using loop diuretics as below:
- Drink 2.5 liters to 3 liters of fluid every day, as loop diuretics tend to cause loss of fluid volume and consequently, dehydration. If fluid is restricted in an individual for reasons, such as, congestive heart failure or dialysis dependent status, compliance to the recommendation made is very important.
- Be aware of signs and symptoms of dehydration and hypotension, to avoid any episodes of loss of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by the loop diuretic.
- Try changing the positions very slowly, as sudden change of positions can make the hypotensive episodes even worse and precipitate accidents and falls.
- Loop diuretics result in ringing of the ears and ototoxicity. High doses of loop diuretic can result in hearing loss. So, ringing in the ears and any issues with hearing should be immediately reported to the physician.
