Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be observed while taking Avandia use as follows: Take the medication on schedule, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking this medication at regularly spaced intervals along with compliance for recommended dietary measures helps to prevent any gross fluctuations in blood sugar numbers and maintain them in the target range. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of Avandia use as follows: Liver disease Use of avandia can result in liver disease and toxicity. Individuals with liver disease can present with abdominal discomfort, stomach pain, poor appetite, and uncontrolled nausea & vomiting. This can result in reduced intake and weight loss. Liver disease can also contribute to high bilirubin levels in the blood, which can lead to itching and irritation of skin, and yellowing of skin [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of Avandia use as follows: GI disturbance Patients taking avandia can sometimes present with symptoms of stomach upset and gastrointestinal disturbances, such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid/reduce these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Hypoglycemia Avandia acts by reducing insulin resistance and increasing the sensitivity of body cells to insulin. Improved/reduced insulin resistance by Avandia can contribute [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Avandia use as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking this medication at regularly spaced intervals along with compliance for recommended dietary measures helps to prevent any gross fluctuations in blood sugar numbers and maintain them in the target range. This can also help with preventing any undesired side-effects and toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for Avandia use as follows: Cardiac arrhythmias: Avandia use carries the risk of causing fast, pounding, and abnormal heartbeat, leading to severe debility, cardiac arrhythmias, and associated complications. Abnormal heartbeat can result in episodes of chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, and increase risk for clot formation. Individuals with inherent history of abnormal heartbeat and cardiac arrhythmias can be at increased risk for exacerbation with avandia use. So, avandia [...]