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Therapeutic Uses of Lipitor

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Lipitor as follows: Lipitor inhibits a key enzyme needed for biosynthesis of cholesterol in the liver cells. Consequently, the cells are deplete of cholesterol and LDL receptors are increasingly expressed on the cells, to help promote uptake of LDL cholesterol from the blood, which is degraded and utilized by the cells for their metabolic needs. Uptake of LDL cholesterol from the blood into the cells will result in [...]

Lipitor and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon mechanism of action of Lipitor as follows: Lipitor is an anti-cholesterol medication used to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and also help improve the levels of good cholesterol (HDL) in the body. HMG CoA reductase is a key enzyme helping in the biosynthesis of cholesterol in the liver cells. The action of this enzyme in the liver cells helps produce cholesterol within the cells, which can be used for [...]

Precautions to be Observed while taking Levothyroxine-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Levothyroxine as follows: Observe compliance with periodical lab draws ordered, for evaluation of the thyroid hormone levels in the blood. Your physician could change the dose of Levothyroxine, based on the lab results for thyroid hormone evaluation, relief obtained from symptoms of hypothyroidism, or side-effects developed. So, maintain compliance with follow-up physician appointments, as scheduled. Be accommodative to the plan of frequent dose changes, [...]

Precautions to be Observed while taking Levothyroxine-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Levothyroxine as follows: Individuals with Levothyroxine intake can present with palpitations, very rapid heart rate with increased contraction of heart, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypertrophy of cardiac muscle, eventually compromising the cardiac function and pumping of blood to all the vital organs of the body. Report any episodes of increased confusion, exacerbation of shortness of breath, chest pain, presentation of edema, and loss of [...]

Precautions to be Observed while taking Levothyroxine-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Levothyroxine as follows: Levothyroxine is mainly metabolized in the liver and kidney, with significant elimination performed by the kidneys. If liver and kidney functions are deficient, metabolism and excretion of Levothyroxine could be slowed down, leading to increased risk for side-effects and toxicity with the medication. So, observe compliance with any regular labs ordered for evaluation of liver and kidney functions. Levothyroxine use can [...]