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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Glucovance-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Glucovance as follows: Report any symptoms of stomach upset, such as, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and metallic taste in the mouth immediately to your doctor. Be sure to use adequate sun protection, while taking Glucovance, as the skin can turn more sensitive to sunlight due to the medication. If a dose is missed, it should be taken at the earliest notice of noncompliance, if it is [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Gentamicin-5

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Gentamicin as follows: Gentamicin should always be taken with adequate amount of water. Individuals low on fluid volume and in dehydration can retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity. Patients taking Gentamicin should closely watch for any exacerbation of symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, such as, altered sensations, pain and numbness, tingling, and burning sensations in the extremities. This should be immediately [...]

How to Take Gabapentin

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take gabapentin 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 for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Gabapentin can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with [...]

Mechanism of Action and Therapeutic Uses of Gabapentin

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon mechanism of action and therapeutic uses of gabapentin as follows: Rapid firing of nerve impulses is considered responsible for seizure activity and nerve pain. Gabapentin is a medication that affects certain neurotransmitters in the body, which are responsible for development of seizures/convulsions and nerve pain. Affecting these chemicals, gabapentin helps with reducing the excitation of the nerves. By reducing the excitation of nerves and firing of nerve impulses, gabapentin can help [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Glynase-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Glynase as follows: If the blood sugar is too low, despite eating regularly and without skipping a meal, you can defer taking Glynase for that dose and notify your doctor regarding the same. Keeping a track of frequency of episodes of low blood sugars, despite eating regularly, can help your physician revise your dose on the medication. Also, notify your doctor, if the blood sugar [...]