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General medication Teaching 2630

Patient instructed on medication Abilify. Abilify is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder (manic depression). It is also used together with other medicines to treat major depressive disorder in adults. Notify prescriber if unusual or bothersome side effects occur.

Escitalopram Teaching 2662

SN educated on medication Escitalopram. This medication is used to treat depression in adults and children and teenagers 12 years or older. Escitalopram is also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life for 6 months or longer) in adults. It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance. Escitalopram may cause side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, changes in sex drive or ability, drowsiness, increased sweating, dizziness, heartburn, stomach pain, excessive tiredness, dry mouth, decreased appetite, weight loss, flu-like symptoms, runny nose, sneezing. Tell your doctor if any of those symptoms are severe or do not go away.

Antibiotic Teaching 2674

Cefpodoxime medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Take it with food to help increase the absorption of the drug.

General medication Teaching 1

Instructed to take all medications at the times indicated. Instructed to read the label and follow your health-care provider's instructions.

General medication Teaching 2

Instructed to keep medications in their original containers. Instructed to check the label before you take any medications.

General medication Teaching 4

Instructed to keep medications away from children.

General medication Teaching 5

Instructed to store medications properly. Instructed to read the label for storage instructions.

General medication Teaching 8

Instructed to don't transfer medications to others containers, unless your pharmacist ot health-care provider says it's ok.

Trental Teaching 11

Instructed in new medication Trental and in S/E such as headache, dizziness, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting.

Anusol Teaching 12

Instructed in new medication Anusol and in S/E such as sensitization, allergic reactions, and burning sensation.