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Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Anastrozole

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Anastrozole as follows: Aromatase is an enzyme in the human body, helping with conversion of precursors of estrogens to estrogens. Excessive exposure to estrogen in women is considered to be an important factor stimulating the growth of established tumors along with development of new tumors in the breast tissue. Estrogen in women act on the estrogen receptors in the breast tissue and contribute to [...]

How to Use Sensipar

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Sensipar as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Sensipar must be taken with some food, for better absorption and action. Also, taking the medication [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Sensipar-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of sensipar as follows: By inhibiting the resorption of bone, sensipar will prevent weakening and thinning of the bone and inhibit development of osteoporosis. Chronic kidney disease Vitamin D3 synthesized in the kidney plays a key role in the absorption of calcium. Individuals with poor renal function have compromised synthesis of vitamin D3, which contributes to reduced calcium absorption into the blood. Low calcium level in the blood stimulates [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Sensipar-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of sensipar as follows: Closely regulated optimum levels of calcium are needed for the normal function of vital organs, such as, heart, muscle, and nerves. Sensipar, by inhibiting extreme elevation of calcium levels in the blood, helps with maintaining normal physiological function of various vital organs in the body. Parathyroid tumors Tumors of the parathyroid gland will result in increased secretion of parathyroid hormone. The excess parathyroid hormone secretion, [...]

Sensipar and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon sensipar and mechanism of action as follows: Sensipar is a medication that acts as a calcimimetic, which mimics the action of blood calcium on various body tissues. Optimum calcium levels in the blood will reduce the stimulation for secretion of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid gland. By mimicking the action of blood calcium, sensipar will reduce the stimulation for secretion of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid gland, thus resulting in reduced [...]