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Therapeutic Uses of Lexapro-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic use of lexapro as follows: Major depression Lexapro 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 Lexapro can be used along with antipsychotics, such as, olanzapine, for management of depressive symptoms in individuals with history of bipolar disorder. Anxiety Promotion [...]

Lexapro and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon lexapro 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. Lexapro is [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Lioresal-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lioresal as follows: Lioresal only helps with relieving muscle spasms but does not fix the actual condition causing the muscle spasms and so, is not a permanent cure. Continue taking Lioresal as ordered, even if you experience relief from muscle pain and spasms, until your physician orders for the discontinuation on the medication. Abrupt discontinuation on Lioresal intake can result in more severe side-effects, withdrawal [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Lioresal-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lioresal as follows: Lioresal use, especially in individuals with any current seizure complaint or history of seizures, can occasionally result in lowering of seizure threshold, deterioration of seizure control, and episodes of seizures. Lioresal is avoided for a better alternative or must be very cautiously administered in individuals with seizure history and response closely monitored. Seizure precaution and management measures must be reinforced. Observe compliance [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Lioresal-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lioresal as follows: Discuss with your physician regarding your history of hypotension and bradycardia, if any. Lioresal has the potential to cause or enhance the likelihood for low blood pressure and reduced heart rate, which can sometimes be life-threatening. This risk with Lioresal can be even high when it is taken in high doses or along with any other products and medications causing low blood [...]