A 48M with CAD s/p CABG 1997, Type II DM, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension and EtOH use was admitted via ED with 2 weeks of dyspnea on exertion and 2 days of severe peripheral oedema. Upon admission, ECASA (Aspirin Enteric Coated) 325 MG PO QD, Atenolol 50 MG PO BID Starting Today (0/17), Glyburide 10 MG PO BID, Levothyroxine Sodium 75 MCG PO QD, Nitroglycerin 1/150 (0.4 MG) 1 TAB SL Q5MIN X 2 doses PRN Chest Pain HOLD IF: sbp less than 100 mmHg, Plavix (Clopidogrel) 75 MG PO QD, Lipitor (Atorvastatin) 80 MG PO QHS, Lasix (Furosemide) 80 MG PO QD, Benicar 20 MG PO QD, Glucophage (Metformin) 500 MG PO BID, and Metformin added to his home diabetic regimen upon discharge were prescribed. Allergy to Penicillins was noted. The patient was discouraged from drinking and smoking and was discharged with instructions to measure weight daily, fluid restriction of 2 liters, house/low chol/low sat. fat diet and 2 gram sodium diet, and to walk as tolerated. Follow up appointments with Dr Knickrehm on February, 2005 at Bipa Healthcare Center, Dr Gavilanes at Nysi Medical Center and CHF program on Thurs June with Devin Apana at Sadeland Hospital were scheduled.
Has the patient ever had glucophage ( metformin )
Glucophage (Metformin) 500 MG PO BID,