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Functions of Prostaglandins and Thromboxanes

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon functions of prostaglandins and thromboxanes as follows: Prostaglandins produced in the body, play an important role, acting as mediators in promoting pain, inflammation, and fever. Prostaglandins also help increase the secretion of mucus, which forms a protective layer on the inner lining of stomach and intestines. Prostaglandins also help with reducing the secretion of hydrochloric acid and increase the secretion of bicarbonate that buffers and neutralizes the acid. All these actions [...]

Nurse Teaching on Aspirin and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon aspirin and mechanism of action as follows: Aspirin is a drug belonging to the NSAID group, that when used in different doses, has a wide-ranging effects. Aspirin can be used to control fever, reduce pain and inflammation, and prevent the formation of blood clots in the body. Cyclooxygenases are enzymes that help production of compounds called prostaglandins and thromboxanes in the body. Prostaglandins and thromboxanes, thus produced in the body, act [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Amitriptyline-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of amitriptyline as follows: Bipolar disorder Amitriptyline can be used along with other antipsychotics for management of symptoms of bipolar disorder. Panic disorders and anxiety Inhibition of serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake with amitriptyline contributes to improved relaxation, promotion of feelings of contentment, and stabilization of mood with allaying of unrealistic fears. So, amitriptyline can be used for mood enhancement, management and relief of agitation during states of panic, phobia, [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Amitriptyline-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of amitriptyline as follows: Major depression Amitriptyline, by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin and noradrenaline, enhances the actions of these chemicals in the nerve cells. This helps with improved communication, appropriate desired nerve stimulation, thus contributing to controlling symptoms of depression, such as, disturbed sleep, diminishing appetite, compromised energy levels, exhaustion, and lack of interest in activities of daily living. Bulimia nervosa Binge eating and purging, characteristically seen in [...]

Nurse Teaching on Amitriptyline and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon amitriptyline and mechanism of action as follows: Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are manufactured in the brain and released by nerve endings, at the synapse, which is a junction between two nerves. This released neurotransmitter in the synapse communicates the impulse to the nerves around. This action of the neurotransmitter is terminated by reuptake of the chemical, back into the nerve ending. This reuptake of the chemical reduces the communication with the [...]