Everett LLOPIS was a 63-year-old male admitted on 1/6/2001 with a history of CAD, MI, s/p CABGx4, h/o PE, h/o CVA on coumadin, NIDDM and h/o recent pneumonia (6/14) who presented with intermittent epigastric pain associated with nausea, diaphoresis and SOB x 2 days which he noted as his anginal equivalent. Labs were notable for Na 133 and Cr 1.7, negative tropnin (0.00) and CK 53, LFTs normal. RUQ ultrasound was notable for normal gall bladder with a fatty liver and gallstones and no sonographic Murphy's. ECG showed NSR at 80 with flat T in I and flipped T waves in 2, 3 (all old) and new T wave inversions V5/V6. V/Q scan was intermediate probability likely secondary to recent pneumonia, but d-dimer 800. Pt had +LENI's. He was put on a House/ADA 2100 cals/dy diet and was to return to work immediately. Follow-up appointments were scheduled with Dr. Shad Palovick in one week and Dr. Emmitt Quire on 0/1/01. The patient was allergic to Procardia (Nifedipine (Immed. Release)), Isordil, and Benadryl (Diphenhydramine Hcl). Dr. Yuenger was consulted and recommended starting the patient on reduced dose Lovenox (50mg sc bid x 2 wk and 40mg sc x 3 mo). Checked heparin level (0.9) so reduced dose of Lovenox to Lovenox 40mg sc bid. LENIS to be repeated in 3 months prior to d/c Lovenox. He was discharged on ASA (Acetylsalicylic Acid) 81 mg PO QD, Gemfibrozil 600 mg PO BID, Zocor (Simvastatin) 20 mg PO QHS, Avandia (Rosiglitazone) 4 mg PO BID, Ocuflox (Ofloxacin 0.3% Oph Solution) 1 drop OS QID, Atenolol 50 mg PO QD, Prilosec (Omeprazole) 20 mg PO QD, Glucophage (Metformin) 1,000 mg PO BID, Altace (Ramipril) 2.5 mg PO QD, Maalox Plus Extra Strength 15 ML PO Q6H PRN Indigestion, and Lovenox (Enoxaparin) 40 mg SC Q12H x 14 Days with food/drug interaction instruction and potentially serious interaction: Potassium Chloride & Ramipril Reason for override: aware. He was discharged in stable condition and will follow-up with Dr. Chadwick Lafone and his primary care doctor with instructions to continue home meds, VNA for assistance with Lovenox and meds, take Lovenox as directed, follow-up LENIS in 3 months before d/c Lovenox, and follow-up with Dr. Dean Cooke AND pcp.
How often does the patient take glucophage ( metformin )
Glucophage (Metformin) 1,000 mg PO BID,