Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mitigare as follows: Many other medications, such as, antibacterial and antifungal antibiotics, cholesterol lowering drugs, can influence the metabolism of Mitigare in the body. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice along with Mitigare, as it can also influence the metabolism of Mitigare in the body. Slowdown of Mitigare metabolism can contribute towards accumulation of the drug in the body, thus leading to development of toxic side-effects. If [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mitigare as follows: Mitigare intake can result in diarrhea and abdominal pain. The abdominal pain and diarrhea can be self-limiting and resolve in due course of time. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily fluid intake and rehydration measures recommended can help with relief from fluid and electrolyte loss due to diarrhea. If you experience any further bothersome diarrhea, report it to your physician for [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mitigare as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, as indicated, to avoid forgetting the medication. 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 doctor. Mitigare intake can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Mitigare as follows: In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this medication. The metabolites of Mitigare along with the significant unmetabolized portion of the administered drug are excreted primarily in the urine and partially in feces. Individuals with compromised renal [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Mitigare as follows: Mitigare is partially metabolized in the liver to inactive metabolites. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of Mitigare can be compromised. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in increased risk for side-effects and consequent toxicity. So, in individuals with history of compromised liver function, Mitigare use could be avoided or used with caution and [...]