A 83 year old female with hereditary angioedema was admitted to the hospital with abdominal pain which was not relieved by Stanazolol, and she had diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, sweats, and decreased PO intake. She was given 6 units FFP with premedication of IV Benadryl on the first night of her hospitalization, Stanazolol 4 mg q4h overnight, which was changed to bid on second hospital day, Zantac, and Lovenox. The patient was maintained on Acetylsalicylic Acid 81 mg PO qd, Vit C 500 mg PO bid, Atenolol 75 mg PO qd, hold if sbp <100 or hr <60, Digoxin 0.125 mg PO qod (Sun, Tues, Thurs), Potentially serious interaction: Digoxin & Levothyroxine Sodium, Vit E 400 units PO qd, Pepcid 20 mg PO qd, Colace 100 mg PO bid PRN constipation, Senna Tablets 2 tab PO bid PRN constipation, Lasix 20 mg PO qd, Keflex 500 mg PO qid x 28 doses, and on order for Synthroid PO (ref. #66804792), Lasix PO (ref. #91042032), and Keflex PO (ref. #63524947). She was also continued on her home dose of Synthroid, Rhinocort (Budesonide Nasal Inhaler) 2 spray na bid, and Allegra (Fexofenadine HCl) 60 mg PO bid. She was discharged with instructions to follow up with allergy and to call her doctor if she develops fevers, worsening of her abdominal pain, or other concerning symptoms. Follow up appointments were made with Dr. Morrell and Dr. Guadagnolo or Dr. Yoes for 1-2 weeks.
Is there history of use of vit c ( ascorbic acid )
Vit C 500 mg PO bid,