Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Phenazopyridine as follows: Central nervous system side-effects                               Phenazopyridine can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Watching closely for the response to the intake of medication and gradually changing the dose, if needed, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. Gastrointestinal side-effects                                       Phenazopyridine use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Phenazopyridine as follows: Metabolic side-effects Phenazopyridine use tends to increase the blood sugar levels and can compromise the results on labs drawn. Report to your physician on your phenazopyridine intake, for any clarification upon elevated blood sugar results. Diabetic individuals taking phenazopyridine are at increased risk for poor blood sugar control and elevated blood sugar readings. Individuals taking phenazopyridine must be aware of presenting symptoms of hyperglycemia, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Phenazopyridine as follows: Hematologic side-effects Use of phenazopyridine can result in deficiency of enzyme systems (G6PDH enzyme), needed to maintain the integrity of red blood cells. This can result in poor red blood cell integrity, predisposing the cells to lysis, contributing to development of hemolytic anemia. Secondary to anemia, individuals can present with pallor of skin and mucosa, fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, and rapid heart rate. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Phenazopyridine 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, to derive the benefit of the medication. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. The dose and length of treatment depends upon the [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of phenazopyridine as follows: Phenazopyridine is a medication that has a local anesthetic effect on the inner lining of the lower urinary tract. The precise mechanism of action of phenazopyridine is unknown. By having an anesthetic effect on the mucosa of urinary tract, phenazopyridine numbs the mucosa of the urinary tract, thus reducing the sensitivity for pain and irritation. By reducing the sensitivity for pain [...]