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Pathophysiology of Seizures

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon the pathophysiology of seizures as follows: Nerve impulses in the brain are transmitted from one cell to the other as mild electrical impulses. Many factors such as, neurotransmitters in the brain, sodium and glucose concentrations in the blood, bacterial infections, blood and oxygen supply to the brain, and mechanical injury to the brain play a significant role in influencing these nerve impulses in the brain. Some of these factors can act [...]

Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Flonase

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Flonase as follows: Edema and swelling of airways and increased secretion of mucus, Inflammatory conditions of the airways, such as, asthma and COPD, involve significant edema and swelling of airways, with consequent narrowing of airways and difficulty breathing. Increased secretion of mucus during these condition further contribute to the dyspnea and increased effort of breathing. Flonase is a steroid inhalation medication used to control [...]

Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Zolpidem

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of zolpidem as follows: Neurotransmitters in the brain and spinal cord are chemical messengers that help the nerve cells to communicate with each other. Excitatory neurotransmitters help in stimulating the brain and spinal cord nerve cells, by promoting the impulses to spread from one cell to the other. Increased promotion of nerve impulses among nerve cells can contribute to increased activity, alertness, reduced rest and [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Ziprasidone

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of ziprasidone as follows: Schizophrenia Ziprasidone can be used for controlling the hallucination, delusions, lack of concentration, and apathy, associated with schizophrenia. Psychosis Ziprasidone helps with controlling the racing thoughts associated with the psychotic states and thus, helps with controlling the unrealistic fears and illogical thought processes psychotic patients may have. Bipolar disorder Ziprasidone can be used to control the agitation and anxiety associated with manic phase of bipolar [...]

Ziprasidone and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon ziprasidone and mechanism of action as follows: There are various neurotransmitters such as, dopamine, acetylcholine, norepinephrine, histamine, and serotonin released in the brain. A balance of communication by these various neurotransmitters is essential for maintenance of mood and prevention of psychotic symptoms. Excessive activity of dopamine in the brain, with contributions from excessive activity of norepinephrine and histamine is reportedly responsible for positive symptoms of schizophrenia and psychosis, such as, agitation, [...]