Therapeutic Uses of Pyridoxine-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Pyridoxine as follows: Pyridoxine is needed for production of DNA in the various cells present in the different organs of the body. Thus, Pyridoxine plays an important role in cell multiplication, which helps to replace old and damaged cells with young and active cells, thus preserving the function. Deficiency of Pyridoxine can lead to compromised cell replication, whereby, replacement of old and damaged cells with active young cells [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Pyridoxine-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Pyridoxine as follows: Pyridoxine plays an important role in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, which are chemicals helping with conduction of nerve impulses from one nerve cell to another. These neurotransmitters in the brain and nervous system must be closely regulated and balanced, as they are essential in regulating mood and behavior. Deficiency of Pyridoxine can result in compromised synthesis of these neurotransmitters. Low levels of these chemicals in the brain [...]

Nurse Teaching on Anemia and Causes of Anemia

Patient/caregiver was educated on anemia and causes of anemia as follows: Anemia is a condition in which, a patient is deficient on healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells perform the task of carrying oxygen and nutrients to all the living body tissues. Low red blood cell count can lead to deficient oxygen and nutrient transport to the tissues. Anemia can be short term or long term, based on the pathology. Short term anemia can [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Prinivil-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Prinivil as follows: Prinivil increases potassium levels in the body. Be cautious about using any potassium supplements or any medications that increase the potassium levels in the body, such as, Spironolactone/Aldactone. Too high levels of potassium can be toxic to heart leading to complete heart block. Prinivil causes loss of sodium from the body and result in hyponatremia. Patients can present with nausea and vomiting, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Prandin-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Prandin as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Prandin. Do not change the dose on Prandin without consulting your doctor. [...]