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Pathophysiology of Parkinson’s Disease

Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease as follows: Parkinson’s disease is caused by low levels of a neurotransmitter, dopamine, in the brain. Dopamine is synthesized and secreted by certain nerve cells in the brain. Dopamine helps with transmission of nerve impulse between the brain cells and regulate smooth initiation and execution of movements. Secondary to use of various drugs or infections or chemicals, these dopaminergic neurons in the brain could be damaged. This [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Guaifenesin-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Guaifenesin as follows: Drink plenty of water while taking Guaifenesin, as it can help loosen the thick secretions in the airways, thus promoting to cough them up. Notify your doctor of any unresolved chest congestion, increasing shortness of breath, any evolving signs and symptoms of chest infection, such as, fever, sore throat, chest pain, worsening SOB, or any continuing unpleasant side-effects of Guaifenesin, so that, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Guaifenesin-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Guaifenesin as follows: Guaifenesin could be taken with or without food. If intake of Guaifenesin on empty stomach causes nausea and vomiting, taking the medication with some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Guaifenesin intake can sometimes induce headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and result in episodes of confusion, which can be self-limiting and relieve in due course of time. Watching closely for [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Guaifenesin-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Guaifenesin as follows: Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, for the duration prescribed, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Your physician could change the dose [...]

Contraindications for Guaifenesin Use

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Guaifenesin as follows: Do not take Guaifenesin, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Guaifenesin. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this [...]