Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Colcrys as follows: Uric acid is a by-product of purine (which is a kind of protein) breakdown in the body. Increasing amounts of uric acid also form in the body, secondary to consumption of foods rich in purines. Uric acid produced in the body is usually completely excreted in the urine. But, if uric acid is produced so much in excess that kidneys cannot [...]
Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of keppra as follows: Keppra is an anticonvulsant medication used to prevent epileptic attacks and control propagation of seizure activity. Keppra is used to treat partial, myoclonic, and tonic-clonic seizures. Mechanism of action of keppra is unknown. Keppra can also be used for management of chronic neuropathic pain and relief from migraine attacks.
Patient/caregiver was instructed upon and mechanism of action of clonidine as follows: Norepinephrine stimulates the alpha-1 receptors in the peripheral arteries, resulting in constriction or narrowing of blood vessels. Narrowing of the blood vessels result in increased peripheral resistance and blood pressure. Alpha-2 receptors are located in the medulla of brain and in the smooth muscle of peripheral arteries. Clonidine is an alpha-2 receptor agonist, which mainly stimulates these receptors located in the brain and [...]
Patient/caregiver was instructed upon the role of alpha receptors in blood pressure regulation as follows: Norepinephrine stimulates the alpha-1 receptors in the peripheral arteries, resulting in constriction or narrowing of blood vessels. Narrowing of the blood vessels result in increased peripheral resistance and blood pressure. Alpha-2 receptors are located in the medulla of brain and in the smooth muscle of peripheral arteries. Stimulation of alpha-2 receptors in the brain result in reduced norepinephrine release, consequently [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Sinemet as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Compliance with the time of medication intake can help with maintaining ideal levels of the medication in the blood, which can contribute towards desired therapeutic results and prevent [...]