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Mechanism of Parathyroid Hormone Secretion

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon mechanism of Parathyriod hormone secretion as follows: Parathyroid hormone is secreted by the chief cells of parathyroid glands, which are located in the vicinity of the thyroid gland in the neck. Parathyroid hormone mainly helps with regulation of calcium levels in the blood. This level needs to be closely regulated, as calcium in the blood plays a significant role in the optimal function of many organ systems, such as, heart, muscle, [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Epinephrine-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of epinephrine as follows: Epinephrine acts by interacting with alpha and beta receptors located in different body tissues, in various clinical conditions discussed below. The actions of epinephrine depend and vary widely based on the dose administered and the receptors activated. Exacerbation of asthma Beta-2 receptors are chiefly located in the smooth muscle of the respiratory tract and blood vessels. Stimulation of these receptors by epinephrine can result in [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Epinephrine-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of epinephrine as follows: Epinephrine acts by interacting with alpha and beta receptors located in different body tissues, in various clinical conditions discussed below. The actions of epinephrine depend and vary widely based on the dose administered and the receptors activated. Hypotension Alpha-1 receptors are chiefly located in the smooth muscle of the blood vessels. Stimulation of these alpha-1 receptors by epinephrine results in vasoconstriction and increase in blood [...]

Epinephrine and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon epinephrine and mechanism of action as follows: Epinephrine is a hormone, naturally produced and released by the adrenal gland. Epinephrine acts by interacting with alpha and beta receptors located widely in various body tissues. The actions of epinephrine depend and vary widely based on the dose administered and the receptors activated. Epinephrine artificially administered into the body, acting on alpha-1 receptors in the smooth muscle of blood vessels, can result in [...]

Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Megestrol

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Megestrol as follows: Megestrol is a synthetic progesterone sex hormone. Megestrol can be used as an antineoplastic medication, which brings about hormonal changes contributing to inhibitory effects on the growth of tumor masses in the breast and uterine tissues. 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 [...]