Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take quazepam as follows: Take the medication dose at the same time every day, for the duration prescribed. This can help with maintaining the required therapeutic concentration of medication in the blood and maintain compliance with intake of medication. Quazepam is usually taken 30 – 45 minutes before bedtime. Have a regular sleep routine can help intake of quazepam on time. Quazepam can induce some nausea and vomiting, when [...]
Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of quazepam as follows: Neurotransmitters in the brain and spinal cord are chemical messengers that help the nerve cells to communicate with each other. These chemicals can both be excitatory and inhibitory. Excitatory neurotransmitters help in stimulating the brain and spinal cord nerve cells. These chemicals contribute to promoting the impulses to spread from one cell to the other. Increased promotion of nerve impulses among [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Qvar as follows: Diabetics using Qvar inhalations should keep a close watch on everyday blood sugar readings. Poor blood sugar control can result from Qvar inhalations and should be reported to the physician, so that, a change in plan could be made accordingly. Hypertensive patients using Qvar inhalations should keep a close watch on everyday blood pressure readings. Qvar use can result in fluid retention, [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Qvar as follows: Individuals with history of immunosuppression or taking any immunosuppressant medications, such as, individuals with autoimmune disorders and individuals who underwent organ transplants, must be cautious regarding using Qvar inhalations. These individuals can be at increased risk for opportunistic bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Individuals taking other steroid medications, such as, prednisone or cortisol, for other health issues can be at significant risk [...]
Patient was educated on contraindications for taking Qvar as follows: Osteoporosis Use of Qvar inhalations should be avoided or restricted in individuals with history of osteoporosis, as use of Qvar 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. Hypokalemia Qvar inhalations should [...]
