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Side Effects of Sinemet-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Sinemet as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Sinemet use can result in episodes of confusion, dizziness, unusual dreams, hallucinations, and light-headedness. Individuals taking sinemet can occasionally present with sudden episodes of extreme sleepiness and sedation. Closely watching for the therapeutic response and developing side-effects allows appropriate changes in the dose of sinemet, to help optimum control of your symptoms and can also contribute to controlling/reducing the risk [...]

Side Effects of Sinemet-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Sinemet as follows: General allergic reactions            Sinemet use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with sinemet, 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 [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Sarafem-9

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sarafem as follows: Sarafem can also induce frequency of urination or polyuria. Individuals, especially with history of poorly controlled diabetes with consequent increased urinary frequency and with history of frequent urinary tract infections, must be aware of this side-effect, as Sarafem can exacerbate the discomfort of polyuria significantly, thus leading to low body fluid volume and dehydration. Observing compliance with proper hydration measures, compliance with [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Sarafem-8

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sarafem as follows: Sarafem can inhibit enzyme systems in the liver that are needed for the metabolism of dietary nutrients and various other medications. Inhibition of these enzymes systems can result in slowing of overall metabolism. Slowed metabolism of food and dietary nutrients with Sarafem can result in symptoms of indigestion, such as, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, heartburn, and bloating. Slowed metabolism of medications [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Sarafem-7

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sarafem as follows: Individuals with complaint of dehydration, secondary to history of diarrhea, vomiting, or poor fluid intake, can suffer electrolyte disturbances and be more prone to develop arrhythmias with Sarafem. Also, Sarafem carries the risk of increasing diarrhea, thus worsening the fluid deficit and dehydration. Electrolyte disturbances, such as, low potassium and magnesium levels, secondary to diuretic pill intake, can also act as a [...]