Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Lioresal as follows: Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Lioresal can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking [...]
Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Lioresal as follows: Gama-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain and spinal cord, inhibiting the nerve impulses to the muscles and promoting with muscle relaxation. Lioresal is an analog of GABA and is thought to stimulate the GABA receptors in the brain and spinal cord, thus potentiating the inhibition of nerve impulses and reducing the amplitude or strength of nerve impulses. [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lotensin as follows: Lotensin increases potassium levels in the body. Be cautious about using any potassium supplements or any medications that increase the potassium levels in the body, such as, Spironolactone/Aldactone. Too high levels of potassium can be toxic to heart leading to complete heart block. Lotensin causes loss of sodium from the body and result in hyponatremia. Patients can present with nausea and vomiting, [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lorcet as follows: Lorcet has the potential to increase the intracranial pressure. Maintain a close watch for signs of elevated intracranial pressure, such as, headache, vomiting, double vision, and confusion. Individuals with history of head injury, curvature of the spine, and intracranial lesions are at increased risk for elevated intracranial pressures. Report any such findings to your physician immediately for a change in plan of [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lisinopril as follows: Lisinopril increases potassium levels in the body. Be cautious about using any potassium supplements or any medications that increase the potassium levels in the body, such as, Spironolactone/Aldactone. Too high levels of potassium can be toxic to heart leading to complete heart block. Lisinopril causes loss of sodium from the body and result in hyponatremia. Patients can present with nausea and vomiting, [...]
