Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mobic as follows:
- Maintain strict compliance with intake of Mobic as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Noncompliance with recommendation on Mobic intake can result in ineffective pain control.
- Evenly space out the doses of Mobic and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule helps to avoid forgetting the medication.
- Do not abuse Mobic by continuing to take the medication, even after the pain resolved. Mobic carries significant risk for compromising renal function leading to renal failure.
- Try practicing alternative pain management measures, such as, deep breathing and relaxation and visual imagery, to be able to cut down on pain medication and avoid the long-term side effects of pain medications.
- Watch out for any continuing or worsening pain, to report to your doctor immediately, so that, a change in plan could be considered.
