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Contraindications for Using Ultram-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Ultram as follows: Ultram is mainly excreted in the urine. Individuals with compromised renal functions tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity. Ultram should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Ultram affects the respiratory center in the brain and induces slowing down of respirations. The breathing pattern can become irregular with reduced gas exchange and lead to elevated [...]

Contraindications for Using Ultram-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Ultram as follows: Ultram must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals allergic to opioid analgesics, such as, Hydrocodone and Oxycodone. Ultram slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Ultram 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 Ultram. Ultram produces and intense feeling of drowsiness and [...]

Side Effects of Ultram Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Ultram as follows: Hepatic damage Ultram intake can lead to hepatic injury, thus compromising liver function. Risk for hepatic damage multiples many fold, when Ultram is taken with alcohol. Hepatic injury and altered liver function can result in increased bilirubin levels in the body, resulting in itching, jaundice with yellowing of skin and sclera, dark urine, altered metabolism with nausea and vomiting, pain in the right [...]

Side Effects of Ultram Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Ultram as follows: Nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth These are some of the most common side effects of Ultram. Taking Ultram with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Liberal intake of water with Ultram helps preventing a dry mouth. Constipation Ultram slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Constipation is one of the most common and unpleasant side effects [...]

How to Take Ultram

Patient was educated on how to take Ultram as follows: Ultram pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food helps prevent any nauseating sensation. Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily, while you are taking Ultram. Liberal intake of water with Ultram helps prevent constipation, which is one of the major side effects of Ultram. Evenly space out the doses of pain [...]