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Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Zofran

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of zofran as follows: Serotonin is a chemical mediator released from the enterochromaffin cells in the small intestine, in response to injury and inflammation. Injury to these cells can occur, leading to serotonin release, secondary to use of chemotherapy agents, radiation, and any surgical procedures involving the small intestine. Apart from binding to serotonin receptors located in various body parts, serotonin also binds to the [...]

Indications for Vitamin B6 Supplementation-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon indications for vitamin B6 supplementation as follows: Vitamin B6 plays a significant role in the synthesis of melatonin, which is the hormone regulating sleep onset and wakefulness. Supplementation with vitamin B6 in deficient states, secondary to the contribution towards melatonin synthesis, can help with relief of symptoms of insomnia, difficulty falling sleep, and regulation of sleep-wake cycle. Deficiency of vitamin B6 in pregnant women can result in symptoms of morning sickness, [...]

Indications for Vitamin B6 Supplementation-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon indications for vitamin B6 supplementation as follows: Homocysteine is a toxic metabolite produced in the body from protein metabolism. Homocysteine produced in the body can be recycled and converted into useful proteins with the help of vitamin B6. High homocysteine levels in the blood can be toxic and can contribute to elevated cholesterol, increased risk for heart attacks, strokes, and formation of blood clots. Elevated homocysteine levels in the blood can [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Vitamin B6-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of vitamin B6 as follows: Vitamin B6 plays a significant role in the synthesis of melatonin, which is the hormone regulating sleep onset and wakefulness. Normal levels of melatonin in the body can also help with management and control of anxiety. Deficiency of vitamin B6 can affect synthesis of melatonin in the body, which can result in difficulty falling sleep, insomnia, and episodes of anxiety. Adequate levels of vitamin [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Vitamin B6-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of vitamin B6 as follows: Vitamin B6 is needed for production of DNA in the various cells present in the different organs of the body. Thus, vitamin B6 plays an important role in cell multiplication, which helps to replace old and damaged cells with young and active cells, thus preserving the function. Deficiency of vitamin B6 can lead to compromised cell replication, whereby, replacement of old and damaged cells [...]