Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Prilosec as follows: Osteoporosis Prolonged Prilosec use can result in compromised absorption of calcium, leading to reduced bone mineralization and bone density, thus increasing the risk for pathological fractures of skeleton and osteoporosis. The risk for osteoporosis is very high in senior citizens. Periodical labs, administration of calcium supplements, and spacing out of supplement administration with Prilosec can help prevent demineralization of bone and development of osteoporosis [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Prilosec as follows: Acute nephritis Prilosec use can sometimes result in acute nephritis and compromised renal function, secondary to some unknown allergic response to the medication. Compromised renal function also can lead to delayed elimination of many other medications, including Prilosec, from the body, which allows the medications to be in the blood stream longer, thus increasing the risk for side-effects and toxicity with the medications. Periodical [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Prilosec as follows: General allergic reactions Prilosec use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of angioneurotic edema, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered. Nausea and vomiting Prilosec [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Prilosec as follows: Liver disease Prilosec is mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, metabolism of Prilosec could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug metabolism can result in increased risk for side-effects and toxicity with the medication. Malnourishment A number of vitamins and supplements need acid environment in the stomach, to get absorbed into the body. Acid in the stomach is needed for [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Prilosec as follows: Renal disease Prilosec is significantly eliminated in urine, by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease and diminished renal function cannot eliminate Prilosec from their body normally, which allows the medication to be in the blood stream longer, thus increasing the risk for side-effects and toxicity with the medication. History of lupus erythematosus Prilosec intake can increase the risk for exacerbation of symptoms of lupus erythematosus [...]