Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Coenzyme Q 10 as follows: Coenzyme Q is a vitamin-like substance needed for the optimal function of many vital organs in the body. It is referred to as Coenzyme Q10 or Co Q10 or Ubiquinone. Coenzyme Q is normally produced in various cells of the body. When the production of Coenzyme Q is deficient, this can be prescribed as a supplement. Coenzyme Q helps with optimal utilization of [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]