Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking AZO as follows: Metabolism of AZO in the liver also yields another metabolite called aniline. This metabolite aniline can be dangerous to the hemoglobin, which is the compound in the red blood cells carrying oxygen to various body tissues. Aniline, especially when produced in increasing amounts, can convert hemoglobin to another potentially dangerous compound, methemoglobin. Methemoglobin poorly delivers oxygen to tissues and can discolor the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking AZO as follows: AZO can interact with a lot of other medications and OTC products. If you are being newly started on AZO, discuss with your physician regarding all your current medications and their safety with AZO. Also, notify your physician regarding any current AZO intake, if you are being started on any new medications and discuss their safety with AZO. AZO is mainly metabolized [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking AZO as follows: AZO use tends to increase the blood sugar levels and can compromise the results on labs drawn. Report to your physician on your AZO intake, for any clarification on elevated blood sugar results. Individuals taking AZO must be aware of symptoms of elevated blood sugars, such as, trouble concentrating, frequent urination, headaches, weakness, and fatigue. Diabetic individuals taking AZO are at increased [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking AZO as follows: Orally administered AZO is partly excreted unchanged in urine. Individuals with compromised renal function and history of renal failure are at risk for reduced excretion of AZO, thereby, resulting in accumulation of the drug in the body and consequently, can lead to toxicity with AZO. Accumulation of AZO in the body can result in staining of the skin and mucus membranes orange [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking AZO as follows: AZO intake can result in dizziness and confusion. Do not take AZO with alcohol or opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, as these products can add to the confusion caused by AZO. A number of OTC cough medications, antihistamines, and antianxiety medications, can potentiate the confusion caused by AZO and so, must be avoided taking along with AZO. Watching closely [...]