Patient was educated on the side effects of using Tylenol # 3 as follows: Nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth These are some of the most common side effects of Tylenol # 3. Taking Tylenol # 3 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 Tylenol # 3. Constipation Tylenol # 3 slows down the bowel movements [...]
Patient was educated on how to take Tylenol # 3 as follows: Take Tylenol # 3 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 Tylenol # 3. Liberal intake of water with Tylenol # 3 helps prevent constipation, which is one of the major side effects [...]
Patient was educated on Tylenol # 3 and its mechanism of action as follows: Tylenol # 3 is a pain medication that is combination of an opioid pain killer and a non-opioid pain killer. The opioid pain killer in Tylenol # 3 is Codeine and the non-opioid pain killer is the Acetaminophen. Tylenol # 3 is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Tylenol # 3 binds with the opioid receptors in the brain and [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tramadol as follows: Tramadol is metabolized by the liver and Tramadol intake can lead to hepatic injury. Individuals with history of compromised liver function cannot metabolize Tramadol and this can lead to increased blood levels of Tramadol for longer duration, leading to toxicity. Tramadol should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Observe compliance with any labs ordered for evaluation of hepatic [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tramadol as follows: Avoid using Tramadol along with other medications that have a potential to cause respiratory depression, such as, muscle relaxants, sedatives, and antianxiety medications. Though they cause mild respiratory depression individually, they can have an additive effect when combined with Tramadol and thus, precipitate severe respiratory depression. Tramadol should be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of head injury, [...]