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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Oxycodone-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Oxycodone as follows: Oxycodone slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Increase intake of daily fiber can help the situation and promote regular bowel movements. Any signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction and ileus, such as, intense bloating, constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting must be immediately reported. Any lack of bowel movement in 3 days must be reported to the physician. [...]

Contraindications for Using Oxycodone-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Oxycodone as follows: Oxycodone is mainly excreted in the urine. Individuals with compromised renal functions tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity. Oxycodone should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Oxycodone 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 Oxycodone-1

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

Side Effects of Oxycodone Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Oxycodone as follows: Respiratory depression Oxycodone 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 Oxycodone can also cause respiratory arrest. Feeling of high and addiction [...]

Side Effects of Oxycodone Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Oxycodone as follows: Nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth These are some of the most common side effects of Oxycodone. Taking Oxycodone 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 Oxycodone use. Constipation Oxycodone slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Constipation is one of [...]