Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Aleve as follows: Evenly space out the doses of Aleve and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule helps to avoid forgetting the medication. If you are taking Aleve on an as needed basis, do not wait for the pain to peak to have your pill. Pain medications work best when taken at the first appreciation of pain, before [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Aleve as follows: Aleve has the potential to compromise coronary circulation and result in chest pain and myocardial infarction. So, Aleve must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of myocardial infarction. Aleve must also be avoided during immediate post-surgical period, in individuals who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Aleve must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of exacerbation [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Aleve as follows: Aleve must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history heart failure. Reduced renal function, secondary to Aleve intake, can contribute towards compromise in filtration of blood, leading to reduced formation of urine and fluid back up in the body. Fluid accumulation in the body can result in edema and weight gain. This backed up fluid can increase the fluid volume [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Aleve as follows: Aleve is significantly excreted in the urine. Individuals with compromised renal functions tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity. Aleve should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Any symptoms of renal injury and altered kidney function, such as, altered levels of consciousness and reduced urine formation, should be closely watched for and [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Aleve as follows: Aleve must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of exacerbation of SOB with episodes of asthma and growth of nasal polyps with other NSAIDs. Aleve has the potential to compromise coronary circulation and result in chest pain and myocardial infarction. So, Aleve must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of myocardial infarction. Aleve must also be avoided during immediate [...]