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Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Spiriva

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Spiriva as follows: Acetylcholine produced in the body, by acting on the muscarinic receptors in the smooth muscle, results in generalized contraction of smooth muscle in different organ systems. Smooth muscle in the respiratory tract and bronchi also has muscarinic receptors. Acetylcholine acting on these receptors brings on contraction of this smooth muscle, resulting in collapse of airways and difficulty breathing. Also, acetylcholine action [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Skelaxin-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Skelaxin as follows: Skelaxin use carries the risk of inducing some mood changes, resulting in some excitation, nervousness, irritability, and anxiety. Patients with history of mood disorders, secondary to Skelaxin intake, can be at increased risk to present with deteriorating and worsening mood disorders. Notify your physician regarding any such mood changes, so that, your dosage on the medication could be revised or alternative plan [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Skelaxin-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Skelaxin as follows: Do not take Skelaxin with alcohol or opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, as these products can add to the dizziness and confusion caused by Skelaxin. A number of OTC cough medications, antihistamines, antiseizure medications, antidepressant, and antianxiety medications, can potentiate the confusion caused by Skelaxin, thus resulting in many cross reactions and side-effects and so, must be avoided taking [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Skelaxin-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Skelaxin as follows: Skelaxin, by causing a depressant effect on the brain can also cause depression of the cardiovascular center in the brain, which regulates the heart rate and blood pressure. Consequently, intake of Skelaxin can result in low heart rate and blood pressure. Hypotension and bradycardia, secondary to Skelaxin intake, can contribute to the confusion and dizziness the medication can cause, thus significantly increasing [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Skelaxin-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Skelaxin as follows: Skelaxin use, especially when taken in high doses, carries the risk of causing depression of the brain and central nervous system. Respiratory center in the brain could be inhibited with Skelaxin use, leading to slowing down of respirations and irregular breathing pattern. This can result in reduced gas exchange with elevated carbon-di-oxide and reduced oxygen levels in the body. Skelaxin should be [...]