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Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Sinemet

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Sinemet as follows: Sinemet is a medication that is a combination of two drugs, levodopa and carbidopa. This combination therapy of levodopa and carbidopa is used in the treatment of symptoms of parkinson’s disease, which is caused by low levels of the neurotransmitter, dopamine, in the brain and nervous tissues. Blood-brain barrier is a highly selective membrane barrier, rich in lipid, around the brain, [...]

Pathophysiology of Parkinson’s Disease

Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease as follows: Parkinson’s disease is caused by low levels of a neurotransmitter, dopamine, in the brain. Dopamine is synthesized and secreted by certain nerve cells in the brain. Dopamine helps with transmission of nerve impulse between the brain cells and regulate smooth initiation and execution of movements. Secondary to use of various drugs or infections or chemicals, these dopaminergic neurons in the brain could be damaged. This [...]

Nurse Teachings on Citalopram and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon citalopram and mechanism of action as follows: Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that are synthesized in the brain and spinal cord. These chemicals are released at nerve endings, into the junction between two nerve cells and help the nerve cells to communicate with each other. These chemicals can have multiple roles and functions in the body. Serotonin is one such chemical considered to reduce anxiety and promote happiness and well-being. Citalopram is [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Cholestyramine

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of cholestyramine as follows: Cholestyramine is an anti-cholesterol medication used in individuals with complaint of hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia, to help reduce the levels of cholesterol, especially LDL-cholesterol, in the blood. Cholestyramine forms complexes with bile acids, which cannot be absorbed in the intestines. This prevents reabsorption and recycling of bile acids, and so, are excreted in the feces complexed with cholestyramine. As bile acids are needed for digestion and [...]

Nurse Teaching on Cholestyramine and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon cholestyramine and mechanism of action of cholestyramine as follows: Bile acids are essential components of bile, secreted by the liver. They help with digestion and absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the intestines. Bile acids after performing their function of aiding with fat digestion and absorption, usually are reabsorbed and recycled for further use. Cholestyramine is a resin that binds with the bile acids in the intestines and form complexes [...]