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Side Effects of Dilaudid Use-2

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

Side Effects of Dilaudid Use-1

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

How to Take Dilaudid

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

Dilaudid and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Dilaudid and its mechanism of action as follows: Dilaudid is an opioid pain medication that contains Hydromorphone. Hydromorphone is derived from Morphine, which is an opioid alkaloid like Thebaine and Codeine. Dilaudid is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Dilaudid binds with the opioid receptors in the brain and block the release of excitatory neurotransmitters, such as, substance P, which are involved with pain production. Thus, Dilaudid primarily modifies the [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Diclofenac Sodium-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Diclofenac Sodium as follows: Watch out for any continuing or worsening pain, to report to your doctor immediately, so that, a change in plan could be considered. Try practicing alternative pain management measures, such as, deep breathing and relaxation and visual imagery, to be able to cut down on pain medication and avoid the long-term side effects of pain medications. Diclofenac Sodium carries the risk [...]