1.
Take all of your medications exactly as prescribed.
- If
you have any pre-transplant medications left, do not take them unless
otherwise instructed by your health care provider.
- Keep
a list of all your medications and their dosages with you.
- Do not take any other medications (over-the-counter or prescribed medications)
unless you talk to your doctor first.
- Don't stop taking your medications unless you talk to your doctor first.
- Never
double the dose of your medication.
- Do
not keep outdated medication or medication that is no longer needed. Throw old
medicines away or bring them to the Cleveland Clinic and give them to your
transplant coordinator.
- If
you store your medications in a container, label it with the medication name,
dose, frequency and expiration date.
- Keep
your medications in your carry-on luggage when you travel. Do not pack your
medications in a suitcase that is checked, in case the suitcase is lost.
- Take
extra medication with you when you travel in case your flight is delayed and
you need to stay away longer than planned.
2. Keep all of your scheduled appointments with your physician
or transplant coordinators.
3. Call
your physician or transplant coordinator if you have any questions or concerns
or if you have:
- A fever over 100°F.
- Flu-like symptoms such as chills, aches, headaches, dizziness, nausea or
vomiting
- Cold symptoms such as a cough, sore throat or runny nose
- New pain or tenderness around the transplanted lung
- Increased shortness of breath
4. Do
not ignore any signs or symptoms that you are experiencing. Always call your
physician or transplant coordinator if you have any unusual symptoms or
symptoms that cause you concern.
5. Have
your blood drawn promptly, as recommended by your transplant physician or
transplant coordinator.
6. Report
your lab work results to the Transplant Center promptly.
7. Follow
your recommended dietary plan.
8. Follow
your recommended exercise plan.
9. Perform
your pulmonary function tests every day as recommended.
10. Avoid
being around anyone who has an infection.