Side Effects of Vitamin B12-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Vitamin B12 as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Vitamin B12 use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can rarely present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Vitamin B12, such as, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing, and increased shortness of breath. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty [...]

Side Effects of Vitamin B12-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Vitamin B12 as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                                                             Vitamin B12 use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of Vitamin B12 with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Vitamin B12 use can also induce stimulation of the bowels and diarrhea. Compliance [...]

How to Use Vitamin B12

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Vitamin B12 as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of Vitamin B12 [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Vicodin-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vicodin as follows: Vicodin has the potential to increase the intracranial pressure. Maintain a close watch for signs of elevated intracranial pressure, such as, headache, vomiting, double vision, and confusion. Individuals with history of head injury, curvature of the spine, and intracranial lesions are at increased risk for elevated intracranial pressures. Report any such findings to your physician immediately for a change in plan of [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Vancocin-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vancocin as follows: Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Vancocin. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to your doctor regarding any persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, and blood or mucus in the stool. These findings could occur even weeks after discontinuation of Vancocin and must be reported. Vancocin is not metabolized and is [...]