Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Tapazole as follows: Tapazole is mainly metabolized in the liver and excreted in urine by the kidneys. If liver and kidney functions are deficient, metabolism and excretion of Tapazole could be slowed down, leading to compromised therapeutic benefit, increased risk for side-effects and toxicity with the medication. Tapazole use, though less common, also has potential to compromise liver and kidney functions. Be aware of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Tapazole as follows: Tapazole use is either contraindicated or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of opportunistic infections. White blood cells produced by the bone marrow help fight infections and offer immunity to the body. Tapazole, by virtue of potential to induce bone marrow suppression, can reduce production of white blood cells, thus increasing the risk for lowering immunity and contacting opportunistic [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Tapazole as follows: General allergic reactions Tapazole use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of angioneurotic edema, 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 considered. General constitutional side-effects Tapazole [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Tapazole as follows: Tapazole use is either contraindicated or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of opportunistic infections. White blood cells produced by the bone marrow help fight infections and offer immunity to the body. Tapazole, by virtue of potential to induce bone marrow suppression, can reduce production of white blood cells, thus increasing the risk for lowering immunity and contacting opportunistic infections. Tapazole use is [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Tapazole as follows: Tapazole use is contraindicated in individuals with any history of bone marrow suppression. Tapazole has potential to induce bone marrow suppression or exacerbate any history of the same, thus resulting in reduced production of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Bone marrow suppression can be a more common finding in the early phase of starting on this medication. Tapazole is significantly metabolized in [...]