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Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Mirtazapine

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Mirtazapine 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. This released neurotransmitter in the synapse communicates the impulse to the nerves around. A variety of neurotransmitters, such as, norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) play a significant role in regulating mood and behavior. The concentrations [...]

Pathophysiology of Mood Disorders

Patient was educated on pathophysiology of mood disorders 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. This released neurotransmitter in the synapse communicates the impulse to the nerves around. A variety of neurotransmitters, such as, norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) play a significant role in regulating mood and behavior. The concentrations of these neurotransmitters must [...]

Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Donepezil

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Donepezil as follows: Acetylcholine is one of the various other neurotransmitters in the brain, playing significant role in the functionality of memory and cognition. Acetylcholine produced in the brain binds to receptors called cholinergic receptors, located on the nerve cells. This binding of acetylcholine with the cholinergic receptors leads to stimulation of these receptors and utilization of acetylcholine by the cholinergic neurons promotes learning [...]

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, glutamic acid, 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 [...]

How to Use Morphine

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Morphine as follows: Take the prescribed morphine dose at recommended evenly spaced out time intervals without fail. This allows maintain constant levels of pain medication in the blood, which helps better pain control. Observing compliance with the dose and schedule also helps to avoid forgetting the medication and consequent exacerbation of pain and discomfort. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. This medication [...]