Side Effects of Digoxin-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Digoxin as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                         Digoxin use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of digoxin with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Digoxin use carries the risk of increased bowel motility and consequently, result in diarrhea. The diarrhea can be self-limiting and resolve in [...]

Side Effects of Digoxin-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Digoxin as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Digoxin 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 with digoxin, such as, difficulty breathing, 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 [...]

How to Use Digoxin

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Digoxin as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps with maintaining appropriate blood levels of digoxin needed to derive the beneficial effects for optimal cardiac function. Take [...]

Contraindications for Using Dabigatran-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Dabigatran as follows: Dabigatran should be avoided in individuals with valvular heart disease and with prosthetic heart valves. Use of Dabigatran in such individuals carries a significant risk for clot formation and consequent embolism. Dabigatran should be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of brain and spinal surgeries, as Dabigatran can result in spinal cord blood clot formation, resulting in excruciating pain in the [...]

Contraindications for Using Dabigatran-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Dabigatran as follows: Dabigatran is not metabolized in the liver and is mainly excreted in the urine. Individuals with history of compromised renal function tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity and episodes of bleeding. Dabigatran should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Dabigatran should be avoided in individuals taking NSAIDs and other blood thinners. Taking Dabigatran along [...]