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Restoril and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon mechanism of action of restoril as follows: Neurotransmitters in the brain and spinal cord are chemical messengers that help the nerve cells to communicate with each other. These chemicals can both be excitatory and inhibitory. Excitatory neurotransmitters help in stimulating the brain and spinal cord nerve cells. These chemicals contribute to promoting the impulses to spread from one cell to the other. Increased promotion of nerve impulses among nerve cells can [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Proscar-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Proscar as follows: Your physician could change the dose of Proscar, based on the lab results, relief obtained from symptoms of BPH, or side-effects developed. So, maintain compliance with follow-up physician appointments, as scheduled. Be accommodative to the plan of frequent dose changes, until you show an optimum response. Individuals can have other conditions contributing to the difficult urination, such as, poor nervous control [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Proscar-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Proscar as follows: Proscar is mainly metabolized in the liver and excreted in urine by the kidneys, as inactive metabolites. If liver function is deficient, metabolism of Proscar could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug metabolism can result in increased risk for compromised therapeutic benefits with the medication. Proscar should be administered cautiously in individuals with history of compromised liver function. Observe [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Proscar-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Proscar as follows: Take Proscar dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Patients can sometimes present with nausea and vomiting, secondary to Proscar intake on empty stomach. Taking the Proscar dose with some food or snack can counter these unpleasant gastrointestinal side-effects. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and [...]

Side Effects of Proscar

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Proscar as follows: General allergic reactions: Proscar use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of angioneurotic edema, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered. Breast tissue changes: Conversion [...]