Therapeutic Uses of Norflex-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Norflex as follows: Tension headaches Tension headache is a diffuse pain in the head, often precipitated by poorly controlled stress in life. This can present as mild to moderate headache with a feeling of tight band around the head, involuntary muscle contractions in the face, neck, & scalp, and heightened sensitivity to pain. Norflex use, along with use of other medications such as, pain killers, can help with [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Norflex-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Norflex as follows: Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a condition affecting the musculoskeletal system, probably secondary to altered processing of pain signals by the brain and spinal cord. Pain signals travel along the nerves to reach brain and spinal cord, where the signals are realized and processed. This helps with awareness of pain and contributes to taking necessary steps for pain control. In individuals with fibromyalgia these signals are amplified [...]

Mechanism of Action of Norflex

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon mechanism of action of Norflex as follows: Nerve impulses travel from the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) along the nerves to the muscles. Conduction of nerve impulse to the muscle results in muscle contraction. Inhibition of nerve impulse conduction to the muscle results in relaxation of muscle. Mechanism of norflex action is not exactly clear. Norflex is thought to work by depressing the central nervous system. Depression of brain [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Nateglinide-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Nateglinide use as follows: Nateglinide is metabolized in the liver and mainly excreted by the kidneys. Individuals with compromised liver and/or renal disease cannot metabolize and/or excrete nateglinide and metabolites normally. This results in the medication staying in circulation for longer time than normal and can be toxic. Individuals with history of compromised liver or kidney functions must discuss with their physician regarding safety with [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Nateglinide-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Nateglinide use as follows: Nateglinide carries the risk of inducing seizures in some individuals. This is a rare and serious side effect secondary to use of Nateglinide. Individuals with history of seizures must inform their physician about it and discuss regarding their safety with nateglinide intake. Report to your doctor for further recommendations in the event of presentation with seizures following nateglinide intake. Observe compliance [...]