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Side Effects of Percocet Use-2

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

Side Effects of Percocet Use-1

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

How to Take Percocet

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

Percocet and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Percocet and its mechanism of action as follows: Percocet is a pain medication that is combination of an opioid pain killer and a non-opioid pain killer. The opioid pain killer in Percocet is Oxycodone that is derived from Thebaine and the non-opioid pain killer is the Acetaminophen. Percocet is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Percocet binds with the opioid receptors in the brain and block the release of excitatory [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Oxycontin-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Oxycontin as follows: Oxycontin is mainly excreted in the urine. Individuals with compromised renal functions tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity. Oxycontin should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Observe compliance with any labs ordered for evaluation of renal function. Do not abuse Oxycontin by continuing to take the medication, even after the pain [...]