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Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Valproic Acid

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon mechanism of action and therapeutic uses of Valproic Acid as follows: Entry of sodium ions into the nerve cells, through the sodium channels, result in neuronal firing. Rapid firing of nerve impulses is considered responsible for seizure activity, and mania. Gama-amino butyric acid (GABA) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that helps with controlling the rapid firing of nerve impulses, and contributes towards relief from seizures and symptoms of mania. [...]

Valium and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon valium and mechanism of action of valium as follows: Neurotransmitters in the brain and spinal cord are chemical messengers that help the nerve cells to communicate with each other. These chemicals can both be excitatory and inhibitory. Excitatory neurotransmitters help in stimulating the brain and spinal cord nerve cells. These chemicals contribute to promoting the impulses to spread from one cell to the other. Increased promotion of nerve impulses among nerve [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Vitamin B6-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vitamin B6 as follows: Vitamin B6 intake can induce some headache, confusion, and dizziness and increase the risk for fall and accidents. Do not take Vitamin B6 with opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine or any other medications and products that can add to the dizziness and confusion caused by the supplement. Stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Vitamin B6-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vitamin B6 as follows: Vitamin B6 can interact with a number of other medications, which can compromise the therapeutic benefits of the supplement and that of other medications as well. If you are being newly started on Vitamin B6, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you are currently taking and their safety with Vitamin B6. Also, if you have been taking Vitamin B6 [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Vitamin B6-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vitamin B6 as follows: Periodical labs could be drawn for blood cell counts, to evaluate improvement with anemia. Labs could also be drawn for therapeutic blood levels of Vitamin B6. Observe compliance with any lab draws ordered. Continue taking Vitamin B6 as ordered, even if you experience relief from the symptoms. Abrupt discontinuation can result in deficiency of Vitamin B6 levels, thus resulting in recurrence [...]