low blood pressure
Medications
Instructed in use of Vasotec to help control high blood pressure.
Instructed in use of Verapamil, to help regulate heartbeat, prevent chest pain, and reduce blood pressure.
Instructed in use of Lopressor, to control high blood pressure.
Instructed in use of Procardia to control chest pain and high blood pressure.
Taught that Labetalol slows the heartbeat, lowers blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart.
Taught that Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Taught that Hyzaar is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
SN instructed pt on medication Lisinopril 20mg PO daily for HTN. Side effects include: dizziness due to a drop in blood pressure. Lisinopril can cause nausea, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, nasal congestion, and sexual dysfunction, and Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and hives may result. Contact the MD as soon as the above signs/symptoms occur.
Amlodipine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). SN instructs the patient about the new medication Amlodipine / Benaz may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, especially when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position, if you feel dizzy, lie down so you do not faint. Then sit for a few moments before standing to prevent the dizziness from returning. If you faint, call your doctor right away.
Skilled nurse instructed patient about medication Furosemide, a 'water pill,' is used to reduce the swelling and fluid retention caused by various medical problems, including heart or liver disease. It is also used to treat high blood pressure. It causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: muscle cramps, weak.