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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Oxycontin-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Oxycontin as follows: Drink plenty of water with Oxycontin and keep up with your daily fluid requirements without fail. This can help prevent episodes of constipation. Also, maintain compliance with laxative intake, as recommended by your doctor. Do not change the dose on Oxycontin without consulting your doctor. Do not share your Oxycontin with any family and friends. Keep a regular track of the number [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Oxycontin-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Oxycontin as follows: Oxycontin 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 Oxycontin-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using 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. Oxycontin 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 Oxycontin-1

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

Side Effects of Oxycontin Use-2

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