Ms. Ellory, age 67, has a history of agin pectoris for which Dr. Merry has prescribed nitroglycerin patches, Ms. Ellory knows she should change the patch daily, leaving it off for several hours during the day.
1. What else does Ms. Ellory need to know about the placement of patches?
2. What does she need to know about administration of the nitroglycerin tablets that Dr. Merry has also prescribed?
3. After the container has been opened, how long will these sublingual tablets maintain their strength?
1.The patch needs to be placed below the neck above the knee usually I'm the chest or arms.Can be placed in abdomen or thigh also in unavoidable state. Place the patch after drying the area and do not pour water directly on it.The patch has to be changed every 12 hours once as prescribed by the physician.Observe the side effects and report immediately
2.The nitroglycerine tablet should be taken sublingually
The pain will be relieved in 1 to 5 minutes
If missed a dose, take it immediately on remembering ,if its time fir next dose, then the missed dise can be skipped and the regular dose can be selected
Do not take extra doses
Do not skip doses
Schedule a regular time for more effectiveness
3.After a container is opened the medicine is effective for next six months.Thereafter losses its shelf life and hence can not be used will be effective.
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