Patient was educated on contraindications for using Avandamet as follows: Avandamet is also known to increase the risk for heart failure significantly and so, is contraindicated in individuals with history of heart disease and compromised cardiac function. Avandamet is known to increase the risk for osteoporosis and so, is contraindicated in individuals with risk for osteoporosis, such as, females in menopause. Avoid using Avandamet in patients with history of metabolic acidosis with symptoms like rapid [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Avandamet as follows: Avandamet is mainly metabolized in the liver and excreted by the kidneys. Part of it is even excreted unchanged in the urine. If liver and kidney function are deficient, the metabolism and excretion of this medication can suffer. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in toxicity and severe side effects. So, Avandamet should be used [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Avandamet as follows: Report any symptoms of undiagnosed bone pain, as Avandamet is known to cause osteoporosis and consequent pathological fractures. Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for comparative feedback. Maintain an ideal weight for your height. Maintain strict compliance with intake of Avandamet as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Avandamet as follows: Do not change the dose on Avandamet without consulting your doctor. Take a blood sugar reading always before you take dose of Avandamet. Maintain a log of every day blood sugar readings for comparative feedback, as to how well the drug is helping to control the blood sugars. If the blood sugar is too low, despite eating regularly and without skipping a [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Avandamet as follows: Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered, such as, hemoglobin A1c. As Avandamet increases risk for heart failure and bladder cancer, periodical follow-up may be ordered on cardiac function and bladder study. Also, as Avandamet is mostly metabolized in the liver and eliminated in the urine, compliance with hepatic and renal function panel ordered periodically is highly recommended. Report any symptoms [...]