- Levodopa belongs to a group of drugs called central nervous system agents. In order to work, it changes into dopamine in the brain.
- Decarboxylase inhibitors are a class of drugs that includes carbidopa. It works by preventing the breakdown of levodopa before it reaches the brain.
- Levodopa can now be used at a lower dosage, which results in less nauseousness and vomiting.
How can you help Dan understand his condition and how his medication, levodopa plus carbidopa (Sinemet), will help him?
- Organise a meeting with other PD patients to motivate him to thirve in life
- Be very patient with him
- Ask and clarify all his doubts
- Be approachable
- Explain about the positive outcomes of his life though he's having Parkinson disease
- If verbal communication is hindered ask and answer through sign language
- You educate yourself and him about symptoms, treatments, and the progression of the condition
- Set realistic goals for him
What is Dopamine ?
- Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter and hormone.
- It plays a role in many important body functions, including movement, memory and pleasurable reward and motivation.
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Notify the medical professional and get ready to give naloxone (Narcan).
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the drug naloxone for use in treating opioid overdoses. In order to stop the effects of opiates on the brain and to restore respiration, naloxone is used.
<h3>What is PCA (Patient controlled Analgesia) ?</h3>
You can choose when to receive a dose of pain medication using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), a method of pain treatment
- After surgery, PCA can be used in hospitals to reduce pain. Or it can be applied to excruciating illnesses like sickle cell disease or pancreatitis.
- Hospice patients or cancer patients experiencing moderate to severe pain can also utilise PCA at home.
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