Patient was educated on the side effects of using Prinivil as follows: High potassium levels Prinivil tends to retain potassium in the body, in exchange for sodium loss. This can lead to high potassium levels, which can be very dangerous at times. Grossly elevated potassium levels can sometimes result in irregular heart rhythms, leading to episodes of dizziness, abnormally fast heart rate, palpitations, shortness of breath with poor endurance, and chest pain. Dry cough Dry [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Prinivil as follows: Dehydration Prinivil by inhibiting secretion of aldosterone, results in water loss from the body. This can lead to fluid volume depletion and symptoms of dehydration. Low sodium levels Prinivil by inhibiting secretion of aldosterone, result in sodium loss from the body. This can lead to hyponatremia (low sodium levels in blood). Side effects include nausea and vomiting, extreme lethargy, muscle cramps, weakness, and [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Prinivil as follows: Liver disease Prinivil is a drug that is mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of Prinivil can suffer and so, does the function too. Renal disease Prinivil is mainly eliminated by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease and diminished renal function cannot met Prinivil normally. So, Prinivil can be toxic in individuals with renal disease.  

Patient was educated on how to take Prinivil 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 this medication without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of every [...]

Patient was educated on biological effects secondary to use of Prinivil follows: Inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme leads to reduced formation of active angiotensin, which results in inhibition of narrowing of blood vessels and thereby, result in reduced blood pressure. Inhibition of blood vessel narrowing will lead to more room inside the blood vessel, which allows better blood flow to end organs, such as, heart and kidney. Improving oxygenated blood flow to the end organs [...]