Patient was educated on contraindications for taking Pulmicort as follows: Osteoporosis Use of Pulmicort inhalations should be avoided or restricted in individuals with history of osteoporosis, as use of Pulmicort in such individuals can result in further loss of bone mass and deterioration of osteoporosis with weakening of the skeletal framework and pathological fractures. Carefully watch for any exacerbation of bone pain and report any such finding to your physician immediately. Opportunistic infection Pulmicort inhalations [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for taking Pulmicort as follows: Hypertension Pulmicort inhalations should be used cautiously in hypertensive patient, as they can result in retention of sodium and water, which contributes towards elevated blood pressures. Maintain a log of everyday blood pressure readings and report any gross elevations in the readings to your physician. Elevated blood sugars Pulmicort inhalations should be used cautiously in diabetic patients, as their long-term use can result in increased [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for taking Pulmicort as follows: Hypokalemia Pulmicort inhalations should be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of arrhythmias and reduced serum potassium levels. Pulmicort inhalations in such individuals can result in drop in serum potassium levels that can precipitate life-threatening arrhythmias. A close watch for irregular heartbeat, palpitations, dizziness, tingling, and muscle cramps must be maintained in individuals using Pulmicort inhalations and must be reported to [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Pulmicort as follows: Osteoporosis Chronic use of Pulmicort inhalations can result in osteoporosis with weakening of the skeletal framework and pathological fractures. Elevated blood sugars Pulmicort inhalations for long term can result in increased insulin resistance and contribute towards elevated blood sugars. This particularly can be an issue in diabetics with poor blood sugar control. Secondary bacterial and viral infections Due to the immunosuppression caused by [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Pulmicort as follows: Hypertension Pulmicort inhalations can result in retention of sodium and water and cause elevated blood pressure. Opportunistic fungal infection Pulmicort inhalations can result in opportunistic fungal infection in the oral cavity, such as, candida with the individual presenting with white patches on the tongue and in the oral cavity. This is secondary to immunosuppression due to Pulmicort use. Osteoporosis Chronic use of Pulmicort [...]