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Side Effects of Tapentadol Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Tapentadol as follows: Respiratory depression Tapentadol affects the respiratory center in the brain through action on the opioid receptors in the brain. This induces slowing down of respirations and the breathing pattern can become irregular. This can result in reduced gas exchange with elevated carbon dioxide and reduced oxygen levels in the body. Overdose of Tapentadol can also cause respiratory arrest. Feeling of high and addiction [...]

Side Effects of Tapentadol Use-1

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

How to Take Tapentadol

Patient was educated on how to take Tapentadol as follows: Take Tapentadol 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 Tapentadol. Liberal intake of water with Tapentadol helps prevent constipation, which is one of the major side effects of Tapentadol. Evenly space out the doses of [...]

Tapentadol and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Tapentadol and its mechanism of action as follows: Tapentadol is a synthetic opioid pain medication, that is administered by oral route. Tapentadol is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Tapentadol binds with the opioid receptors in the brain and block the release of excitatory neurotransmitters involved with pain production. Thus, Tapentadol primarily modifies the pain signaling in the brain. This action of Tapentadol alters the perception of pain by the [...]

Precautions to be Observed while Taking Tapazole-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Tapazole as follows: Tapazole use is either contraindicated or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of easy bruising and bleeding. Platelet cells produced by the bone marrow promote clotting of blood and prevent bleeding and loss of blood. Tapazole, by virtue of potential to induce bone marrow suppression, can reduce production of platelets, thus increasing the risk for bleeding and blood loss. [...]