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Therapeutic Uses of Fluoxetine-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of fluoxetine as follows: Major depression Fluoxetine, by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin, enhances the actions of free serotonin in the body. This helps with improved communication, appropriate desired nerve stimulation, thus contributing to controlling symptoms of depression. Bipolar disorder Fluoxetine can be used along with antipsychotics, such as, clozapine and olanzapine, for management of symptoms during the depressive phase of bipolar disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorders Fluoxetine can also help [...]

Fluoxetine and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon fluoxetine and mechanism of action as follows: Fluoxetine is an antidepressant medication, belonging to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), used to treat mood disorders, such as, major depression and anxiety. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are manufactured in the brain and released by nerve endings, at the synapse, which is a junction between two nerves. This released neurotransmitter in the synapse communicates the impulse to the nerves around. This [...]

How to Use Exelon Patch

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to use exelon patch as follows: Do not open the sealed pouch containing the medication patch, until ready to use. Use the patch as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency of using this patch without consulting your doctor. Use the exelon patch for the duration prescribed without fail. Change the patch as ordered. Usually, exelon patch is changed every 24 hours. Confirm with your physician [...]

Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Exelon Patch

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of exelon patch as follows: Exelon patch contains Rivastigmine, which is a medication enhancing the activity of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain. Acetylcholine is one of the various other neurotransmitters in the brain, helping to promote memory and cognition. Acetylcholine synthesized and secreted in the brain is partly utilized by nerves called cholinergic nerves, for impulse transmission, helping for memory and cognition. The unutilized [...]

Pathophysiology of Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon pathophysiology of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease as follows: A number of neurotransmitters in the brain, such as, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, dopamine, serotonin, and GABA, play a significant role in regulating various body functions like memory, mood, behavior, and body movements. These neurotransmitters in the brain have to be finely balanced to promote optimal body functions. Any disturbance in their regulation can lead to compromised memory, cognition, depression, anxiety, and altered muscle mechanics [...]