Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Pulmicort as follows:
- Gargle and rinse the mouth with water after every dose of Pulmicort inhalation. Spit out this water after rinsing and do not swallow. This helps prevent opportunistic candida infection in the oral cavity.
- Diabetics using Pulmicort inhalations should keep a close watch on everyday blood sugar readings. Poor blood sugar control can result from Pulmicort inhalations and should be reported to the physician, so that, a change in plan could be made accordingly.
- Hypertensive patients using Pulmicort inhalations should keep a close watch on everyday blood pressure readings. Pulmicort use can result in fluid retention, elevated blood pressures, edema, and acute weight gain and should be reported to the physician for further investigation, so that, a change in plan could be made accordingly.
