Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using arterial vasodilators as follows: Arterial vasodilators are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. So, if your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of arterial vasodilators, report this to your physician immediately. Arterial vasodilators are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally low blood pressures. Use of arterial vasodilators in these individuals can result in extremely low blood pressure [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using arterial vasodilators as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypotension, to avoid any episodes of altered levels 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 arterial vasodilators. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for arterial vasodilator use as follows: Arterial vasodilators are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. So, if your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of arterial vasodilators, report this to your physician immediately. Arterial vasodilators are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally low blood pressures. Use of arterial vasodilators in these individuals can result in extremely low blood pressure with reduced flow [...]

Patient was educated on side effects of arterial vasodilators use as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to arterial vasodilation and reduced resistance to the contraction of heart. This can reduce blood supply to distant vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Patients can present with a rapid heart rate, as a compensatory measure for the reduced blood pressure. Increased blood flow out of the [...]

Patient was educated on how to take vasodilators as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of every [...]