Medications Starting with C Archives - Page 41 of 94

Side Effects of Clonidine-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Clonidine as follows: General allergic reactions Clonidine 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, such as, 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 considered. Cardiovascular side-effects Clonidine, [...]

How to Use Clonidine

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Clonidine as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of every [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Claritin-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Claritin as follows: Claritin use is non-sedating and usually does not result in any confusion, dizziness, and sleep. So, Claritin can be taken during the daytime, without experiencing any noticeable drowsiness. If you experience any bothersome dizziness secondary to Claritin intake, report it to your physician and other health care personnel, for any change in plan of care to be considered. Stay away from activities, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Claritin-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Claritin as follows: Claritin can induce nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Claritin can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Claritin-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Claritin as follows: Claritin carries the risk of inducing/aggravating restlessness and anxiety symptoms. Individuals with history of anxiety can present with exacerbation of restlessness, nervousness, irritability, and anxiety symptoms, following intake of Claritin and so, must be carefully administered, with periodical physician follow-up. Report any findings of exacerbation of anxiety symptoms to your physician and other health care personnel, for any change in plan of [...]