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Valium and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon valium and mechanism of action of valium as follows: Neurotransmitters in the brain and spinal cord are chemical messengers that help the nerve cells to communicate with each other. These chemicals can both be excitatory and inhibitory. Excitatory neurotransmitters help in stimulating the brain and spinal cord nerve cells. These chemicals contribute to promoting the impulses to spread from one cell to the other. Increased promotion of nerve impulses among nerve [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Topamax-10

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Topamax as follows: Topamax can take some time to fairly adjust to your body and reach a therapeutic level in your blood, before preventing seizure episodes. Topamax also can be used to prevent migraine headaches and takes some time to reach the therapeutic levels. Do not discontinue taking the medication without your physician’s consult, as you failed to see the desired result immediately after taking [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Topamax-9

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Topamax as follows: Topamax use can result in obstruction to the drainage of fluid (aqueous humor) in the eye, increase in the intraocular pressure, and leading to glaucoma. Individuals can present with eye pain, headache, and diminished vision with haloes around light, which can progress to vision loss and permanent blindness, if not acted upon immediately. Observe compliance with any periodical vision exams recommended. Report [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Topamax-8

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Topamax as follows: Topamax use can result in poor motor coordination and unsteadiness, with increased fall risk and accidents. Confusion and dizziness with Topamax use, can add to the motor incoordination, thus enhancing the fall risk significantly. Observing compliance with general fall prevention measures and DME recommended, such as, cane or walker, can help prevent falls and injuries. Topamax use can result in reduced sweating [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Topamax-7

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Topamax as follows: Metabolic acidosis induced by Topamax intake can result in increased bone dissolution and loss of calcium and phosphate minerals from the bone, resulting in demineralization of bone. This can lead to weakened skeletal framework, osteoporosis, and fractures with slightest injury. Individuals with history of osteoporosis are at increased risk for skeletal injury and fractures with Topamax use. Report unusual skeletal and bone [...]