Patient was educated on the side effects of using Cardura as follows: Patients can present with episodes of chest pain, if the coronary circulation were severely compromised, due to poor blood flow out of the heart. Any episodes of chest pain should be immediately reported and attended to. Blood supply to the peripheries can decrease secondary to reduced blood pumped out of the heart, resulting in cold extremities. Reduced blood flow to the peripheries can [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Cardura as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to arterial and venous vasodilation with reduced resistance to the contraction of heart and increased capacitance of the veins. This can reduce blood supply to distant vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Blood flow out of the heart can be reduced, secondary to increased vasodilation and compromise [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Cardura as follows: Try changing the positions very slowly, as sudden change of positions can make the hypotensive episodes even worse and precipitate accidents and falls. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered. As Cardura is metabolized significantly in the liver and eliminated in the bile and urine, hepatic, biliary, and renal functions could be periodically monitored. Take a blood pressure reading always before [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Cardura 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 Cardura. Be aware of signs and symptoms of tachycardia, as extremely high heart rate, secondary to use of Cardura [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Cardura as follows: Cardura is contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. If your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of Cardura, report this to your physician immediately. Cardura is contraindicated in individuals with abnormally low blood pressures. Use of this medication in hypotensive individuals can result in extremely low blood pressure with reduced flow to vital organs, resulting in [...]