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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Tylenol # 3-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tylenol # 3 as follows: Watch closely for any acetaminophen in all the OTC products you purchase, such as, medications for common cold and allergies, by reading the contents carefully. Many of these products contain Acetaminophen and by taking Tylenol # 3 along with these products, you could be overdosing on Acetaminophen, which could cause damage to the liver. Avoid using Tylenol # 3 along [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Tylenol # 3-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tylenol # 3 as follows: Tylenol # 3 must be avoided in individuals allergic to Acetaminophen and/or Codeine. Tylenol # 3 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 [...]

Contraindications for Using Tylenol # 3-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Tylenol # 3 as follows: Tylenol # 3 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 carbon dioxide and reduced oxygen levels in the body. Overdose of Tylenol # 3 can also cause respiratory arrest. Tylenol # 3 should be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals with [...]

Contraindications for Using Tylenol # 3-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Tylenol # 3 as follows: Tylenol # 3 must be avoided in individuals allergic to Acetaminophen and/or Codeine. Tylenol # 3 slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Tylenol # 3 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 Tylenol # 3. Tylenol # 3 produces and [...]

Side Effects of Tylenol # 3 Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Tylenol # 3 as follows: Hepatic damage and pancreatitis Tylenol # 3 intake can lead to hepatic injury and acute pancreatitis, thus compromising liver function and overall body metabolism. 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 [...]