Contraindications for Hydrochlorothiazide Use-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Hydrochlorothiazide as follows: Hydrochlorothiazide is contraindicated in patients with history of calcium stones in the body, as they are known to increase the blood levels of calcium and thereby, formation of calcium stones in the body. Avoid using Hydrochlorothiazide along with drugs that can lower the potassium levels in blood, such as Digoxin and loop diuretics, as this medication also reduce the potassium levels. Blood potassium levels can [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Haloperidol-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Haloperidol as follows: Behavioral disorders Haloperidol, by controlling the excitation and activity of brain, can also contribute to provide relief in children with behavioral disorders, such as, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and anxiety states. Tourette disorder Tourette disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements and vocalizations, which are referred to as tics. Haloperidol, by mechanisms not clearly defined, controls these tics and helps with [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Haloperidol-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of haloperidol as follows: Schizophrenia Haloperidol can be used for controlling the hallucination, delusions, lack of concentration, and apathy, associated with schizophrenia. Psychosis Haloperidol is used to treat control the aggressive behavior associated with psychosis. By controlling the excessive excitation of the brain, haloperidol helps with promoting sedation, controlling the racing thoughts associated with the psychotic states and thus, helps with controlling the unrealistic fears and illogical thought processes [...]

Haloperidol and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon haloperidol and mechanism of action as follows: Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are manufactured in the brain and released by nerve endings, at the synapse, which is a junction between two nerves. The neurotransmitters released bind to their individual receptors and communicates the impulse to the nerves around. There are various neurotransmitters such as, dopamine, acetylcholine, and serotonin released in the brain. A balance between these various neurotransmitters released is essential for [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Hydroxyzine-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of hydroxyzine as follows: Skin allergies and anaphylaxis Individuals can present with symptoms of skin allergies and anaphylaxis, secondary to use of some food or drugs to which one is allergic. Individuals can also present with skin allergy and anaphylactic response, secondary to blood and plasma infusions. Symptoms include skin rashes, irritation and intense itching, hives, nausea and vomiting, hypotension, and difficulty breathing. Hydroxyzine administered with adrenaline can help [...]