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Therapeutic Uses of Nortriptyline-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of nortriptyline as follows: Major depression Nortriptyline increases the serotonin and noradrenaline concentrations and enhances their actions at the junction between nerve cells. This helps with contributing to increased alertness, enhanced memory & attention, and promotion of feelings of well-being, contentment, and happiness. This leads to relief from anxiety and control of depression symptoms. Bulimia nervosa Bulimia nervosa is an eating and emotional disorder involving distortion of body image [...]

Nortriptyline and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon nortriptyline 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. Noradrenaline is [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Norflex-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking norflex as follows: Norflex could potentially interact with a lot of other medications and precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on norflex, discuss with your physician regarding all your current medications and their safety with norflex. Also, notify your physician regarding any current norflex intake, if you are being started on any new medications and discuss their safety with norflex. Your physician [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Norflex-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking norflex as follows: Norflex use can result in difficulty with the flow of fluid in the eye that helps to maintain the eye pressure. This can contribute to increased pressure in the eye. Poor control of eye pressure can lead to retinal damage and blurred vision. Norflex could be avoided for a safer alternative in individuals with history of glaucoma. Individuals with history of glaucoma [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Norflex-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking norflex as follows: Norflex is metabolized inside the body by the liver and is excreted out of the body mainly in urine by the kidneys. If liver function is deficient, metabolism of the drug could be compromised, which can result in higher concentrations of the drug in the body for longer periods of time. If kidney function is deficient, elimination of the drug could be [...]