Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Ezetimibe as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose with a glass of water at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. This medication can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with some food or snack can help [...]
Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Ezetimibe as follows: Ezetimibe is an anti-cholesterol medication used in individuals with complaint of hypercholesterolemia, to help reduce the levels of cholesterol in the blood. Ezetimibe works by reducing the dietary absorption of cholesterol from the intestines into the blood. By reducing the intestinal absorption of cholesterol, Ezetimibe lowers the levels of lipids in the blood. This reduces the risk for atherosclerosis and plaque formation in the blood [...]
Patient/caregiver was instructed upon Ezetimibe and mechanism of action of Ezetimibe as follows Ezetimibe is an anti-cholesterol medication used in individuals with complaint of hypercholesterolemia, to help reduce the lipid levels in the blood. Ezetimibe works by reducing the dietary absorption of cholesterol from the intestines into the blood. Due to reduced dietary absorption of cholesterol from the intestines into the blood, secondary to Ezetimibe use, blood lipid levels slowly decrease. Ezetimibe can be prescribed [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Erythromycin as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of Erythromycin as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. The dose and length of treatment depends upon the medical condition, severity of infection, and response to treatment. Noncompliance with Erythromycin intake for the complete schedule can result in ineffective infection control with chance of relapse of infection with increased [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Erythromycin as follows: Check with your doctor regarding safety upon receiving any live vaccinations, as Erythromycin by eliminating natural bacterial flora, could lower the body’s resistance. Live vaccinations could turn virulent in such individuals, precipitating new infections. Discuss with your physician regarding your history of biliary stasis and obstruction, if any, as Erythromycin is mainly eliminated in the bile. Biliary stasis could result in maintenance [...]
