Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Ecotrin as follows: Ecotrin is available in various strengths and is available OTC. When buying Ecotrin OTC, make sure to check the medication label, if it were the same dose recommended. Also, Ecotrin is available in combination with many other medications. If you are prescribed only Ecotrin, make sure that you are not getting it in combination with any other medications. Take this medication as [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Ecotrin as follows: Ecotrin and metabolites are mainly excreted in urine by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease cannot excrete Ecotrin normally, which allows the metabolites of the medication to stay in blood circulation for longer time, resulting in toxicity and consequent side-effects. Also, Ecotrin use in high doses, can compromise blood flow to the kidneys, thus significantly increasing the risk for progressive kidney damage and renal failure. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Ecotrin as follows: Do not take Ecotrin, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of Ecotrin or any other medications belonging to the NSAID group, such as, Advil, Aleve, and meloxicam. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of Ecotrin. Individuals with history of bleeding disorders, such as, hemophilia, and other clotting [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ecotrin as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                                                             Ecotrin use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea, vomiting, and burning sensation of stomach, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of Ecotrin with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack, can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Prostaglandin are chemical mediators playing an important role in promoting pain and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ecotrin as follows: Genitourinary side-effects Prostaglandins, by dilating the blood vessels in the kidneys, helps with improving blood flow to the kidneys. Improved renal blood flow promotes glomerular filtration and consequently, result in improved overall renal function. Ecotrin, by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the body, can compromise blood flow to the kidneys, thus significantly increasing the risk for progressive kidney damage and renal failure. Individuals with compromised [...]