Patient was educated regarding precautions to be exercised while using venous vasodilators as follows: Try changing the positions very slowly, as sudden change of positions can make the hypotensive episodes even worse and precipitate accidents and falls. Venous vasodilators are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. So, if your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of venous vasodilators, report this to your physician immediately. Take a [...]

Patient was educated regarding precautions to be exercised while using venous vasodilators as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypotension, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by the venous vasodilators. Venous vasodilators are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally low blood pressures. Use of venous vasodilators [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for venous vasodilator use as follows: Venous vasodilators are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. So, if your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of venous vasodilators, report this to your physician immediately. Venous vasodilators are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally low blood pressures. Use of venous vasodilators in these individuals can result in extremely low blood pressure with reduced flow [...]

Patient was educated on side effects of venous vasodilators use as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to venous vasodilation and increased capacitance. This can reduce blood supply to distant vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness and feeling lightheaded. Flushing and headache can occur due to increased blood flow. Patients can present with a rapid heart rate, as a compensatory measure for the reduced blood pressure. Blood flow [...]

Patient was educated on how to take venous vasodilators as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, 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. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of [...]