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Indications for Methimazole Use

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon indications for methimazole use as follows: Methimazole is usually prescribed in individuals with overactive thyroid gland, producing excessive levels of thyroid hormone. Overactive thyroid gland could be due to various reasons, as follows: Individuals with history of Graves’ disease produce autoantibodies that overstimulate the thyroid gland. This overstimulation of thyroid gland by these autoantibodies lead to excessive thyroid hormone production. Toxic multinodular goiter is a condition caused by an abnormal growth [...]

Methimazole and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon methimazole and mechanism of action of methimazole as follows: Methimazole is a medication, used in individuals with overactive thyroid gland, producing excessive amounts of the thyroid hormone. Thyroxine, is a natural thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland in the neck and influences the function of every vital organ in the body and basic body metabolism. When individuals have overactive thyroid gland, producing excessive amount of thyroxine, they present with high [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Miralax-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Miralax as follows: Miralax by increasing the fluid content in the stool can result in an unpleasant bloating sensation, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort. If these unpleasant symptoms are too bothersome, change in plan could be made by trying other laxatives. Prolonged use of Miralax may result in one losing the natural urge of having a bowel movement. Try not to use this laxative beyond one [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Miralax-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Miralax as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of dehydration, such as, episodes of hypotension, dizziness, dry mouth, and reduced urination. Caution must be exercised for rehydration. Notify your doctor, if your constipation does not get any better or if it gets worse, while continuing to use Miralax. Without consulting your doctor, do not increase the dose of Miralax, to derive the desired effect [...]

Contraindications for Using Miralax

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Miralax as follows: Miralax has a high tendency to cause fluid depletion and dehydration. Caution must be exercised for fluid replacement and rehydration. Also, Miralax is to be taken with a full 8 oz. of water. So, extra caution must be exercised while administering these laxatives for patients placed on fluid limitations, such as, individuals with congestive heart failure and renal failure. Miralax usually is contraindicated in individuals [...]