Medications Starting with C Archives - Page 67 of 94

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 [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Calcitriol-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of calcitriol as follows: Hypoparathyroidism Individuals with history of hypoparathyroidism can present with low serum calcium levels and low parathyroid hormone secretion. Calcitriol can be given as a supplement in these individuals to increase intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the food sources and also, to help with reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys, thus helping to restore optimal concentrations of serum calcium. Steroid-induced osteoporosis Individuals with history [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Calcitriol-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of calcitriol as follows: Vitamin D deficiency In individuals with compromised liver and kidney functions, calcitriol synthesis can be compromised. Deficient calcitriol synthesis results in poor calcium absorption from the intestines and reduced mineralization of bone. Calcitriol can be given as a supplement in these individuals to prevent long-term calcium deficiency and poor mineralization of bone. Chronic renal failure In individuals with chronic renal failure, calcitriol synthesis is compromised, [...]