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Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Morphine

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of morphine as follows: Morphine is an opioid pain medication obtained from the capsules of opium poppy. Stimulation of opioid receptors present in the brain and spinal cord result in reduced pain perception and control of pain. Morphine acts by stimulating the opioid receptors present in the brain and spinal cord. Morphine could also block the release of excitatory neurotransmitters, such as, substance P, which [...]

Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Divalproex Sodium

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon mechanism of action and therapeutic uses of divalproex sodium as follows: Entry of sodium ions into the nerve cells, through the sodium channels, result in neuronal firing. Rapid firing of nerve impulses is considered responsible for seizure activity, and mania. Gama-amino butyric acid (GABA) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that helps with controlling the rapid firing of nerve impulses, and contributes towards relief from seizures and symptoms of mania. [...]

Diazepam and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon diazepam and mechanism of action of diazepam as follows: Neurotransmitters in the brain and spinal cord are chemical messengers that help the nerve cells to communicate with each other. These chemicals can both be excitatory and inhibitory. Excitatory neurotransmitters help in stimulating the brain and spinal cord nerve cells. These chemicals contribute to promoting the impulses to spread from one cell to the other. Increased promotion of nerve impulses among nerve [...]

Mechanism of Action of Baclofen

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon mechanism of action of Baclofen as follows: Nerve impulses travel from the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) along the nerves to the muscles. Upon conduction to the muscles, these impulses cause the muscle to contract. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that are synthesized in the nervous system and help the nerve cells to communicate with each other in conducting or inhibiting the nerve impulse. These chemicals can have multiple roles [...]

Indications for Colcrys Use

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon indications for Colcrys use as follows: Uric acid produced in the body is usually completely excreted in the urine. Uric acid deposition in the body tissues can happen either due to an excess of uric acid production or reduced excretion of uric acid by the kidneys, thus precipitating a favorable environment for development of gout and uric acid renal stones. Conditions causing excessive uric acid production: Individuals with excessive consumption of [...]