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Therapeutic Uses of Hydroxyzine-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of hydroxyzine as follows: Anxiety Serotonin and dopamine are chemical neurotransmitters in the brain, levels of which are finely regulated, for normal maintenance of mood and behavior. Excessive levels of these neurotransmitters can lead to anxiety and mood disorders. Hydroxyzine can inhibit the action of these neurotransmitters in the brain, thus reducing anxiety and helping to prevent any mood disorder. Hydroxyzine also has some calming down action on the [...]

Mechanism of Action of Hydroxyzine

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon hydroxyzine and mechanism of action of as follows: Hydroxyzine 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, [...]

How to Take Coenzyme Q

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take coenzyme Q as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Coenzyme Q can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Coenzyme Q

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Coenzyme Q 10 as follows: Coenzyme Q is a vitamin-like substance needed for the optimal function of many vital organs in the body. It is referred to as Coenzyme Q10 or Co Q10 or Ubiquinone. Coenzyme Q is normally produced in various cells of the body. When the production of Coenzyme Q is deficient, this can be prescribed as a supplement. Coenzyme Q helps with optimal utilization of [...]

How to Take Gabapentin

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take gabapentin as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Gabapentin can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with [...]