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Side Effects of Mysoline-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Mysoline as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Mysoline use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of Mysoline with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Metabolic side-effects Mysoline use can result in the induction of some enzymes, which leads to increased metabolism of various other drugs, such [...]

Side Effects of Mysoline-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Mysoline as follows: General allergic reactions Mysoline use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Mysoline, 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 [...]

How to Use Mysoline

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Mysoline as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of Mysoline needed for [...]

Reasons for Development of Seizures-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon the reasons for seizure development as follows: Reduced oxygen supply to the brain can result in altered electrical discharge in the brain, contributing to seizure activity. Bacterial infections involving the brain and spinal cord, such as, meningitis, can result in edema of brain and elevation of intracranial pressure, contributing to development of seizures. Both very high and too low levels of sodium in the blood can alter the electrical discharge in [...]

Reasons for Development of Seizures-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon the reasons for seizure development as follows: Seizures are caused by sudden, abnormal, increased electrical discharge in the brain. This sudden increased electrical activity in the brain can be secondary to the following reasons. Any episodes of trauma involving the brain, such as mechanical injury sustained during falls and accidents, can result in excessive electrical discharge leading to seizure development. Compromised blood supply to parts of brain, secondary to any clot formation or [...]