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Therapeutic Uses of Paxil-1

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

Paxil and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon paxil 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. Paxil is [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Pamelor-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Pamelor as follows: Pamelor use in expectant mothers could increase risk for pregnancy complications, such as, miscarriage. Newborns can also present with harmful side-effects of the medication. Pamelor can cross the placenta and enter the baby. Newborns exposed to Pamelor in the uterus can present with harmful side-effects of the medication, such as, respiratory depression, breathing difficulties, developmental delays, and other toxicity with the medication. [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Pamelor-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Pamelor as follows: Intake of Pamelor induces relaxation of urinary bladder, prevent/reduce episodes of bladder contraction, induce retention of urine in the bladder, and cause difficulty with emptying the bladder. Retention of urine in the bladder is a significant factor contributing to development of UTI. Individuals with history of retention of urine and frequent urinary tract infections must be aware of this side-effect of Pamelor, as [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Pamelor-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Pamelor as follows: Serotonin is one chemical in the brain, which in permissible amounts, is believed to reduce anxiety and promote happiness and well-being. Very excessive concentrations of serotonin in the brain can lead to serotonin syndrome. Individuals with serotonin syndrome can present with mania, excitement, hallucinations, agitation, insomnia, pounding heartbeat, very rapid heart rate, overactive reflexes, and diarrhea. Pamelor use, especially along with a [...]