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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Nucynta-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Nucynta as follows: Avoid using Nucynta 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 Nucynta and thus, precipitate severe respiratory depression. Do not change the dose on Nucynta without consulting your doctor. Do not share your Nucynta [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Nucynta-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Nucynta as follows: Nucynta must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals allergic to other opioid analgesics, such as Hydrocodone, Morphine, and Codeine. Drink plenty of water with Nucynta 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. Nucynta produces an intense feeling of drowsiness and [...]

Contraindications for Using Nucynta-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Nucynta as follows: Nucynta 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 Nucynta can also cause respiratory arrest. Nucynta should be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of respiratory abnormalities, such as, asthma and [...]

Contraindications for Using Nucynta-1

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

Side Effects of Nucynta Use-2

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