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Serotonin Release and Reuptake Inhibition by Trazodone

Patient was educated on serotonin release and reuptake inhibition by Trazodone as follows: Serotonin is one among the many neurotransmitters released at one nerve ending, to help transmit the impulse across the synapse (junction between two nerves), to the next nerve. Serotonin binds to the receptors on the second nerve and transmits the nerve impulse from the first nerve to the second. After the impulse is transmitted to the second nerve, the impulse progresses further, [...]

Trazodone and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Trazodone and mechanism of actions as follows: Trazodone is an antidepressant medication, used to treat major depressive disorder. An imbalance in brain neurotransmitters contributes significantly to the symptoms of major depression. Trazodone works by affecting these chemicals in the brain and contributes to establishing the balance in the neurotransmitters. Low levels of serotonin in the body result in poor nerve stimulation and is considered a contributory factor to depression. Permissive levels [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Losartan-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking losartan as follows: Use of losartan carries a small chance of damage to the skeletal muscle. This can result in breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue. Protein molecules released into the blood from this skeletal muscle injury enter the kidney to be eliminated in urine. But, as these molecules are large, they will not be filtered through the kidneys into the urine and get blocked, thus [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Losartan-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking losartan as follows: Try changing the positions very slowly, as sudden change of positions can make the hypotensive episodes even worse and precipitate accidents and falls. Losartan increases potassium levels in the body. Be cautious about using any potassium supplements or any medications that increase the potassium levels in the body, such as, captopril and spironolactone/aldactone. Too high levels of potassium can be toxic to [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Losartan-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking losartan as follows: Drink 2.5 liters to 3 liters of fluid every day, as Captopril tends to cause loss of fluid volume and consequently, dehydration. If fluid is restricted in an individual for reasons, such as, congestive heart failure or dialysis dependent status, compliance to the recommendation made is very important. Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypotension, to avoid any episodes of loss [...]