Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Organic Nitrates as follows: Organic Nitrates are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. So, if your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of these medications, report this to your physician immediately. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered. As these drugs are metabolized significantly in the liver and eliminated by the kidneys, hepatic and renal [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Organic Nitrates as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypotension, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by the Organic Nitrates. Organic Nitrates are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally low blood pressures. Use of these medications [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Organic Nitrates as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to venous vasodilation and increased capacitance. This can reduce blood supply to distant vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness and feeling lightheaded. Flushing and headache can occur due to increased blood flow. Patients can present with a rapid heart rate, as a compensatory measure for the reduced blood pressure. Blood [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Organic Nitrates as follows: Organic Nitrates are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. So, if your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), report this to your physician immediately. Organic Nitrates are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally low blood pressures. Use of these medications in hypotensive individuals can result in extremely low blood pressure with reduced flow to vital organs, resulting in compromised [...]

Patient was educated on how to take Organic Nitrates as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the 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 Organic Nitrates without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of [...]