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Pathophysiology of Seizures

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon the pathophysiology of seizures as follows: Nerve impulses in the brain are transmitted from one cell to the other as mild electrical impulses. Many factors such as, neurotransmitters in the brain, sodium and glucose concentrations in the blood, bacterial infections, blood and oxygen supply to the brain, and mechanical injury to the brain play a significant role in influencing these nerve impulses in the brain. Some of these factors can act [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Tofranil-7

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tofranil as follows: Tofranil can also induce retention of urine in the bladder and difficulty with emptying the bladder and so, must be avoided/administered with caution in individuals with history of difficulty passing urine. Individuals with history of retention of urine and frequent urinary tract infections must be aware of this side-effect, as Tofranil can exacerbate this condition significantly. Observing compliance with proper hydration measures, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Tofranil-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tofranil as follows: Individuals with complaint of dehydration, secondary to history of diarrhea, vomiting, or poor fluid intake, can suffer electrolyte disturbances and be more prone to develop arrhythmias with Tofranil. Electrolyte disturbances, such as, low potassium and magnesium levels, secondary to diuretic pill intake, can also act as a precipitating factor for cardiac arrhythmias with Tofranil. Observing compliance with recommended hydration measures can help [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Tofranil-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tofranil as follows: Tofranil takes some time to fairly balance the chemicals in the brain, before any improvement in mood and behavior are noted. It could take about 3 - 6 weeks to see this change in mood. So, do not discontinue taking the medication without consulting your physician, as you failed to see the improvement with depressive symptoms immediately after taking the medication. Tofranil [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Tofranil-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tofranil as follows: Notify your doctor of any unresolved and worsening anxiety and depressive symptoms or continuing unpleasant side-effects, so that, your dosage on the medication could be revised. As the balance between the chemicals in the brain has to be finely regulated to help relieve the anxiety and depressive symptoms and experience feelings of well-being, the dose of Tofranil also needs to be finely [...]