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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Dilaudid-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Dilaudid as follows: Drink plenty of water with Dilaudid 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. Dilaudid is mainly excreted in the urine. Individuals with compromised renal functions tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity. Dilaudid should be [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Dilaudid-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Dilaudid as follows: Dilaudid has the potential to increase the intracranial pressure. Maintain a close watch for signs of elevated intracranial pressure, such as, headache, vomiting, double vision, and confusion. Individuals with history of head injury, curvature of the spine, and intracranial lesions are at increased risk for elevated intracranial pressures. Report any such findings to your physician immediately for a change in plan of [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Dilaudid-1

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

Contraindications for Using Dilaudid-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Dilaudid as follows: Dilaudid should be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of head injury, coma, and brain surgery. These individuals are at increased risk for depression of the respiratory center and coma with Dilaudid. Dilaudid is mainly excreted in the urine. Individuals with compromised renal functions tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity. Dilaudid should be avoided [...]

Contraindications for Using Dilaudid-1

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