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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Dabigatran-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Dabigatran as follows: Do not consume alcohol, while you are taking Dabigatran, as alcohol can increase the effects of blood thinner and consequently, make the blood extra thin, thus resulting episodes of hemorrhage and bleeding. Keep up with use of laxatives and other measures to prevent constipation. Avoid straining at stool, as this could result in profuse bleeding per rectum. Do not discontinue taking this [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Doxycycline-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Doxycycline as follows: Doxycycline intake can increase the risk for skin rash and photosensitivity. Individuals with history of photosensitivity and taking Doxycycline should avoid natural and bright lights or use sunscreens, to prevent any photosensitive responses from developing. Watch closely for development of any opportunistic infections, such as, oral candidiasis with white patches in the mouth, to be reported to the physician. Close watch for [...]

Side Effects of Doxazosin Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Doxazosin as follows: Patients can present with a very rapid heart rate, as a compensatory measure for the reduced blood pressure. Flushing and headache can occur due to venous vasodilation. Blood flow out of the heart can be reduced, secondary to increased vasodilation and compromise oxygenated blood flow to the kidneys. This can result in slowly diminishing renal functions. Reduced blood flow to the peripheries can [...]

Side Effects of Doxazosin Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Doxazosin as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to arterial and venous vasodilation with reduced resistance to the contraction of heart and increased capacitance of the veins. This can reduce blood supply to distant vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Patients can present with episodes of chest pain, if the coronary circulation were severely compromised, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Diclofenac Sodium-5

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Diclofenac Sodium as follows: Diclofenac Sodium 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. Diclofenac Sodium, in some individuals, is known to evoke similar response. Discuss with your physician about any such history and your safety with Diclofenac Sodium. Report any exacerbation of shortness of breath to [...]