Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Pyridium as follows: Central nervous system side-effects                               Pyridium 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                                       Pyridium use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Pyridium as follows: Hematologic side-effects Use of Pyridium 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 Pyridium 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 Pyridium as follows: Pyridium is a medication that has a local anesthetic effect on the inner lining of the lower urinary tract. The precise mechanism of action of Pyridium is unknown. By having an anesthetic effect on the mucosa of urinary tract, Pyridium numbs the mucosa of the urinary tract, thus reducing the sensitivity for pain and irritation. By reducing the sensitivity for pain [...]