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Promethazine and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon promethazine and mechanism of action as follows: Promethazine is a medication belonging to the antihistamine group, especially used in individuals with complaints of allergy and motion sickness. Histamine is a chemical mediator released from the mast cells during an allergy response. Histamine binds to the H-1 receptors on the cells in the body and results in development of symptoms of allergy, such as, itching of the skin, sneezing, runny nose, and [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Haloperidol-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Haloperidol as follows: Behavioral disorders Haloperidol, by controlling the excitation and activity of brain, can also contribute to provide relief in children with behavioral disorders, such as, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and anxiety states. Tourette disorder Tourette disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements and vocalizations, which are referred to as tics. Haloperidol, by mechanisms not clearly defined, controls these tics and helps with [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Haloperidol-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of haloperidol as follows: Schizophrenia Haloperidol can be used for controlling the hallucination, delusions, lack of concentration, and apathy, associated with schizophrenia. Psychosis Haloperidol is used to treat control the aggressive behavior associated with psychosis. By controlling the excessive excitation of the brain, haloperidol helps with promoting sedation, controlling the racing thoughts associated with the psychotic states and thus, helps with controlling the unrealistic fears and illogical thought processes [...]

Haloperidol and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon haloperidol 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. The neurotransmitters released bind to their individual receptors and communicates the impulse to the nerves around. There are various neurotransmitters such as, dopamine, acetylcholine, and serotonin released in the brain. A balance between these various neurotransmitters released is essential for [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Olanzapine

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of olanzapine as follows: Schizophrenia Olanzapine can be used for controlling the hallucination, delusions, lack of concentration, and apathy, associated with schizophrenia. Psychosis Olanzapine 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 Olanzapine can be used to control the agitation and anxiety associated with manic phase of bipolar [...]