Health Care Archive - Page 1233 of 1479 - Home Health Patient Education

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Tramadol-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tramadol as follows: Tramadol must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals allergic to opioid analgesics, such as, Hydrocodone and Oxycodone. Tramadol 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 [...]

Contraindications for Using Tramadol-2

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

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

Side Effects of Tramadol Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Tramadol as follows: Hepatic damage Tramadol intake can lead to hepatic injury, thus compromising liver function. Risk for hepatic damage multiples many fold, when Tramadol 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 Tramadol Use-1

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