Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Prilosec as follows: Do not crush or chew the tablet/capsule. Take them as a whole. This medication can also be prescribed as a delayed release and crushing the delayed release tablet/capsule can result in too quick absorption of the medication and compromise the therapeutic benefit of the medication. If you encounter difficulty swallowing the capsule, you may open the capsule, if the capsule is not sealed, and sprinkle [...]
Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Prilosec as follows: Acid in the stomach, when produced in excess, can result in abdominal pain and burning sensation in the stomach. This can also result in poor digestion of food with bloating, belching, and abdominal fullness with discomfort. Excess acid production in the stomach can also result in erosion of inner lining of stomach and duodenum, contributing to development of gastric and duodenal ulcers. Acid produced in [...]
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Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Prandin as follows: If the blood sugar is too low, despite eating regularly and without skipping a meal, you can defer taking Prandin for that dose and notify your doctor regarding the same. Keeping a track of frequency of episodes of low blood sugars, despite eating regularly, can help your physician revise your dose on Prandin. Also, notify your doctor, if the blood sugar continues [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Prandin as follows: Maintain compliance with your dietary recommendations, as ordered. Maintain compliance with any exercise schedule prescribed by your doctor. Try not to overdo on your exercise. Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for comparative feedback. Maintain an ideal weight for your height. Maintain strict compliance with intake of Prandin as ordered, with regards to [...]
