Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Aventyl as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Aventyl use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Aventyl, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Aventyl as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of Aventyl needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Aventyl as follows: Bipolar disorder Aventyl can be used along with other antipsychotics for management of symptoms of bipolar disorder. Panic disorders and anxiety By improving the concentrations and promoting the actions of serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain, Aventyl can help with stabilizing the mood and allaying unrealistic fears. This helps provide relief from panic states and phobia. So, Aventyl can be used for mood enhancement, management [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Aventyl as follows: Major depression Aventyl increases the serotonin and noradrenaline concentrations and enhances their actions at the junction between nerve cells. This helps with contributing to increased alertness, enhanced memory & attention, and promotion of feelings of well-being, contentment, and happiness. This leads to relief from anxiety and control of depression symptoms. Bulimia nervosa Bulimia nervosa is an eating and emotional disorder involving distortion of body image [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon Aventyl 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. Noradrenaline is [...]