Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Ecotrin as follows: Ecotrin and metabolites are mainly excreted in urine by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease cannot excrete Ecotrin normally, which allows the metabolites of the medication to stay in blood circulation for longer time, resulting in toxicity and consequent side-effects. Also, Ecotrin use in high doses, can compromise blood flow to the kidneys, thus significantly increasing the risk for progressive kidney damage and renal failure. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Ecotrin as follows: Do not take Ecotrin, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of Ecotrin or any other medications belonging to the NSAID group, such as, Advil, Aleve, and meloxicam. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of Ecotrin. Individuals with history of bleeding disorders, such as, hemophilia, and other clotting [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ecotrin as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                                                             Ecotrin use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea, vomiting, and burning sensation of stomach, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of Ecotrin with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack, can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Prostaglandin are chemical mediators playing an important role in promoting pain and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ecotrin as follows: Genitourinary side-effects Prostaglandins, by dilating the blood vessels in the kidneys, helps with improving blood flow to the kidneys. Improved renal blood flow promotes glomerular filtration and consequently, result in improved overall renal function. Ecotrin, by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the body, can compromise blood flow to the kidneys, thus significantly increasing the risk for progressive kidney damage and renal failure. Individuals with compromised [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ecotrin as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Ecotrin use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Ecotrin, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]