Medications Starting with C Archives - Page 47 of 94

Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Carbidopa-Levodopa

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Carbidopa-Levodopa as follows: Carbidopa-Levodopa 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 [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Cinacalcet-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Cinacalcet as follows: Optimum serum calcium levels are very important for normal nerve functions, sensory awareness, mood, and behavior. Lowered serum calcium with Cinacalcet use can result in deterioration of mood and worsening of history of mood disorders. Cinacalcet must be used with caution in individuals with history of mood disorders, with symptoms for deterioration of mood disorders being evaluated periodically. Discuss with your physician [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Cinacalcet-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Cinacalcet as follows: Your physician could change the dose of Cinacalcet, based on the relief obtained or side-effects developed. So, maintain compliance with follow-up physician appointments, to update on the relief from symptoms. Be accommodative to the plan of dose changes, if need be, until you show an optimum response. Cinacalcet can take some time to fairly adjust to your body, before any relief with [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Cinacalcet-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Cinacalcet as follows: The levels of calcium must be closely monitored, as calcium in the blood plays a significant role in the optimal function of many organ systems, such as, heart, muscle, brain and nerves. Observe compliance with periodical lab draws ordered on blood calcium and phosphorus levels, to accommodate any changes in the dose of Cinacalcet accordingly. Cinacalcet must be taken with some food, [...]