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Therapeutic Uses of Escitalopram-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic use of escitalopram as follows: Major depression Escitalopram increases the serotonin concentration and enhancing the actions of serotonin at the junction between nerve cells. This helps with contributing to relief of anxiety, control symptoms of depression, and promote feelings of well-being, contentment, and happiness. Bipolar disorder Escitalopram can be used along with antipsychotics, such as, olanzapine, for management of depressive symptoms in individuals with history of bipolar disorder. Anxiety Promotion [...]

Escitalopram and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon escitalopram 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. Escitalopram is [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While using Exelon Patch-9

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while using exelon patch as follows: Exelon patch can only slow down the cognitive decline, thus improving the symptoms of Alzheimer's and is not a permanent cure for the condition. Continue having the exelon patch on as ordered, even if you experience improvement with the symptoms of compromised cognition and memory. Abrupt discontinuation on exelon patch can result in reverting of symptoms of poor cognition, diminishing memory, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While using Exelon Patch-8

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while using exelon patch as follows: The active ingredient of the patch, Rivastigmine, is rapidly and extensively metabolized by enzymes in the liver, to inactive metabolites that are significantly excreted in the urine. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of rivastigmine could be compromised. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in increased risk for side-effects and [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While using Exelon Patch-7

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while using exelon patch as follows: Exelon patch use can result in contraction of bronchial smooth muscle. Caution must be observed, especially in individuals with history of asthma and COPD, to prevent any exacerbation of the respiratory conditions. Individuals can present with progressively compromised endurance, increasing shortness of breath, and emergency situations, secondary to exacerbation of breathing difficulty. Observing compliance with use of prescribed inhaler and nebulizer [...]