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Side Effects of Betapace Use-1

Patient was educated on side effects of using Betapace as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to reduced heart rate. This can reduce blood supply to the vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Blood supply to the peripheries can decrease secondary to reduced force of contraction of heart muscle, resulting in cold extremities. Reduced blood flow to the peripheries can result in muscle cramps, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Benazepril-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Benazepril as follows: Benazepril increases potassium levels in the body. Be cautious about using any potassium supplements or any medications that increase the potassium levels in the body, such as, Spironolactone/Aldactone. Too high levels of potassium can be toxic to heart leading to complete heart block. Benazepril causes loss of sodium from the body and result in hyponatremia. Patients can present with nausea and vomiting, [...]

Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Benzonatate

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Benzonatate as follows: Stretch receptors in the airways and lungs are sensitive to the noxious stimuli in the inhaled air, such as, dust particles and chemicals. The stimulation/irritation of these receptors result in initiation of the cough reflex, which is a protective reflex that helps to cough the irritating noxious stimulus out, thus offering protection. Benzonatate is a non-narcotic medication, which numbs the airways [...]

Mechanism of Action of Baclofen

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon mechanism of action of Baclofen as follows: Nerve impulses travel from the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) along the nerves to the muscles. Upon conduction to the muscles, these impulses cause the muscle to contract. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that are synthesized in the nervous system and help the nerve cells to communicate with each other in conducting or inhibiting the nerve impulse. These chemicals can have multiple roles [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Budesonide-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Budesonide as follows: Individuals with history of immunosuppression or taking any immunosuppressant medications, such as, individuals with autoimmune disorders and individuals who underwent organ transplants, must be cautious regarding using Budesonide inhalations. These individuals can be at increased risk for opportunistic bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Individuals taking other steroid medications, such as, Prednisone or Cortisol, for other health issues can be at significant risk [...]