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How to Use Ropinirole

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Ropinirole as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Compliance with the time of medication intake can help with maintaining ideal levels of the medication in the blood, which can contribute towards desired therapeutic results and prevent [...]

Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Ropinirole

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Ropinirole as follows: Low levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine and consequent reduced stimulation of dopaminergic receptors in the brain and nervous tissues, result in development of symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Ropinirole belongs to a class of medications called dopamine agonists, which act in place of dopamine at the dopaminergic receptors. Ropinirole potentiates/increases the stimulation of dopaminergic receptors in the brain and nervous tissues. Potentiation [...]

Pathophysiology of Parkinson’s Disease

Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease as follows: Parkinson’s disease is caused by low levels of a neurotransmitter, dopamine, in the brain. Dopamine is synthesized and secreted by certain nerve cells in the brain. Dopamine helps with transmission of nerve impulse between the brain cells and regulate smooth initiation and execution of movements. Secondary to use of various drugs or infections or chemicals, these dopaminergic neurons in the brain could be damaged. This [...]

Indications for Vitamin B12 Supplementation-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon indications for vitamin B12 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 B12. 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 [...]

Indications for Vitamin B12 Supplementation-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon indications for vitamin B12 supplementation as follows: Individuals can present with anemia and peripheral neuropathy, secondary to deficiency of vitamin B12. Supplementation of vitamin B12 in such individuals can help prevent symptoms of deficiency. Vitamin B12 plays a significant role in maintaining overall body metabolism. Individuals with slower metabolism can benefit with supplementation of vitamin B12, as it can help with boosting the body metabolism. Deficiency of vitamin B12 in pregnant [...]