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Therapeutic Uses of Loratadine

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of loratadine as follows: Seasonal allergies Individuals can present with rhinitis and burning sensation of eyes, secondary to hay fever and activation of allergies during the pollen season. Individuals can also present with these symptoms, secondary to exposure to dust and various chemicals, due to change in the living environment. Loratadine use helps with calming down of these symptoms and offers relief from dust and seasonal allergies. Skin allergies [...]

Loratadine and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon loratadine and mechanism of action as follows: Loratadine is a medication belonging to the antihistamine group, especially used in individuals for management of symptoms of allergy activation. Histamine is a chemical mediator released from the mast cells during an allergy response. Histamine binds to the H-1 receptors on the cells in the body and results in development of symptoms of allergy, such as, itching of the skin, sneezing, runny nose, and [...]

How to Use Lyrica

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Lyrica 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. Lyrica can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with [...]

Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Lyrica

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

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Lotensin-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lotensin as follows: Observe compliance with regular lab work ordered. Since the drug can lead to high potassium levels in the body, potassium levels in the blood could be closely monitored. Also, as kidneys are the main source of elimination of the drug, renal function could be periodically monitored. Keep a watch on the volume of urine output, at least for the initial one month [...]