Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking ryanodex as follows: Ryanodex intake can rarely lead to depression of respiratory center in the brain, exacerbation of SOB, and difficulty breathing. Low oxygen levels in the body with elevated carbon-di-oxide levels can contribute to altered levels of consciousness, sedation, slow & shallow breathing, severely compromised endurance and exercise tolerance, extreme fatigue, and development of seizures. Severe cases might also lead to emergency situations, such [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking ryanodex as follows: Ryanodex use can result in episodes of confusion, dizziness, and light-headedness. Starting the medication at a low dose and gradually increasing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. Do not change the prescribed dose on this medication without consulting your physician. The dizziness should progressively decrease [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking ryanodex as follows: 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 physician. Ryanodex can also induce extreme constipation and abdominal distention, leading to functional intestinal obstruction and abdominal pain. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily fluid intake recommendations [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Ryanodex as follows: Ryanodex use can rarely lead to bone marrow failure, resulting in low blood cell count. Poor red cell count can lead to development of symptoms of anemia, such as, fatigue, weakness, confusion, dizziness, pale skin, increased heart rate, and shortness of breath. Low white blood cell counts from marrow failure can increase individual’s risk for infections. Low platelet counts due to marrow failure can result [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Ryanodex as follows: Ryanodex use can also result in fast and pounding heartbeat. Individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias can be at increased risk for precipitation of arrhythmic episodes with ryanodex use and must be increasingly watchful to report worsening symptoms of arrhythmias, such as, chest pain, low blood pressure, confusion, dizziness, increasing shortness of breath, and worsening fatigue.  Hypotension and irregular heartbeat, secondary to ryanodex intake, can [...]