Patient was educated on contraindications for using Percocet as follows:
- Percocet must be avoided in individuals allergic to Acetaminophen and/or Oxycodone.
- Percocet slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Percocet must be avoided or used with extreme caution in chronically constipated patients, as they are at increased risk for episodes of ileus and intestinal obstruction with Percocet.
- Percocet produces and intense feeling of drowsiness and dizziness, as a side effect to modifying the pain perception of brain. Patients can also experience hallucinations and mood changes due to Percocet use. Percocet must be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals taking antidepressants and other psychotropic medications that have the potential to induce hallucinations and mood changes.
- Percocet is mainly metabolized by the liver and Percocet intake can lead to hepatic injury. Individuals with history of compromised liver function cannot metabolize Percocet and this can lead to increased blood levels of Percocet for longer duration, leading to toxicity. Percocet should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals.
- Percocet is mainly excreted in the urine. Individuals with compromised renal functions tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity. Percocet should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals.
