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Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Remeron

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Remeron as follows: Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are manufactured in the brain and released by nerve endings, at the synapse, which is a junction between two nerves. This released neurotransmitter in the synapse communicates the impulse to the nerves around. A variety of neurotransmitters, such as, norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) play a significant role in regulating mood and behavior. The concentrations [...]

Pathophysiology of Mood Disorders

Patient was educated on pathophysiology of mood disorders as follows: Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are manufactured in the brain and released by nerve endings, at the synapse, which is a junction between two nerves. This released neurotransmitter in the synapse communicates the impulse to the nerves around. A variety of neurotransmitters, such as, norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) play a significant role in regulating mood and behavior. The concentrations of these neurotransmitters must [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Pregabalin-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Pregabalin as follows: Pregabalin carries the risk of inducing/aggravating abnormal body movements or dyskinesias, such as, unusual eye movements, blurred vision, muscle weakness, unsteadiness, motor incoordination, and compromised balance, thus increasing the fall risk. Hypotension, confusion, and dizziness with Pregabalin use, can add to the fall risk, thus enhancing it further. Slow change of position, seeking caregiver assistance during ambulation, and observing compliance with DME [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Pregabalin-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Pregabalin as follows: Pregabalin can take some time to fairly adjust to your body and build appropriate therapeutic levels in the blood, before any relief with nerve pain, discomfort, and seizure control is experienced. So, do not discontinue taking the medication without your physician’s consult, as you failed to see the desired result immediately after taking the medication. Pregabalin carries the risk of aggravating some [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Pregabalin-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Pregabalin as follows: Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of Pregabalin needed to derive the beneficial effects. Pregabalin can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Pregabalin also carries the risk of lowering the blood pressure, leading to episodes of hypotension that can contribute to the dizziness caused by the medication. Starting the medication at a low dose [...]