Patient was educated on how to take Ciprofloxacin pill as follows: Take Ciprofloxacin pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food and water helps prevent any nauseating sensation. Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule helps with maintaining a constant level of the antibiotic in the body, which is [...]
Patient was educated on Ciprofloxacin and its mechanism of action as follows: Ciprofloxacin is abroad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against several bacteria. This is an antibiotic that belongs to the group of Fluoroquinolones. Ciprofloxacin acts by inhibiting topoisomerase enzyme, which is needed to separate the replicated bacterial DNA strands. Separation of the bacterial DNA strands is needed for bacterial division and progression of infection. Topoisomerase enzymes help during this step of bacterial division. Inhibition of topoisomerase [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Celecoxib as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of Celecoxib as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Noncompliance with recommendation on Celecoxib intake can result in ineffective pain control. Do not change the dose on Celecoxib without consulting your doctor. Do not share your pain pills with any family and friends. Do not abuse Celecoxib by continuing [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Celecoxib as follows: Maintain a close watch on the volume of urine flow at every void, and add up all the volumes for the day, to obtain 24-hour volume. Report to the physician at the notice of any unusual drop in the urine volume. Celecoxib intake can result in photosensitivity and skin rash with blister formation. Avoid bright sunlight and tan parlors, while you are [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Celecoxib as follows: Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with other NSAIDs, such as, Ibuprofen and Celecoxib sodium. Celecoxib must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of exacerbation of SOB with episodes of asthma and growth of nasal polyps with other NSAIDs. Celecoxib, in some individuals, is known to evoke similar response. Discuss with your physician about [...]