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Side Effects of Aricept-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Aricept as follows: General allergic reactions Aricept 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 Aricept, 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 Aricept

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Aricept as follows: Take/administer the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking/administering the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of Aricept needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the [...]

Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Aricept

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Aricept as follows: Acetylcholine is one of the various other neurotransmitters in the brain, playing significant role in the functionality of memory and cognition. Acetylcholine produced in the brain binds to receptors called cholinergic receptors, located on the nerve cells. This binding of acetylcholine with the cholinergic receptors leads to stimulation of these receptors and utilization of acetylcholine by the cholinergic neurons promotes learning [...]

Pathophysiology of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon pathophysiology of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease as follows: A number of neurotransmitters in the brain, such as, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, glutamic acid, dopamine, serotonin, and GABA, play a significant role in regulating various body functions like memory, mood, behavior, and body movements. These neurotransmitters in the brain have to be finely balanced to promote optimal body functions. Any disturbance in their regulation can lead to compromised memory, cognition, depression, anxiety, and altered [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Valproic Acid-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Valproic Acid as follows: Valproic Acid is mainly metabolized in the liver and excreted by the kidneys in the urine. If liver and renal functions are grossly deficient, the metabolism and excretion of Valproic Acid can be compromised. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in increased risk for side-effects and consequent toxicity. So, Valproic Acid [...]