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Side Effects of Morphine-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Morphine as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Morphine use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of morphine with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Morphine use can also induce dry mouth and significant constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard [...]

Side Effects of Morphine-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Morphine as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Morphine use, while exerting depressive effect on the brain and central nervous system, carries the risk of depressing the vasomotor center in the brain that helps with regulating blood pressure and normal body homeostasis. Depression of this center can lead to hypotension, low heart rate, episodes of confusion and dizziness, thus increasing the risk for fall and accidents. Extreme cases can lead [...]

Side Effects of Morphine-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Morphine as follows: Musculoskeletal side-effects Morphine use, by depressing the respiratory center in the brain, can slow down of respirations and reduce oxygen levels in the body. This can result in profound muscle weakness, lack of muscle tone, and extreme fatigue. Reduced oxygen supply to the brain can contribute to development of seizures. The risk for this side-effect can be extremely high in individuals with history of [...]

Side Effects of Morphine-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Morphine as follows: General allergic reactions Morphine use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with morphine, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Mirtazapine-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mirtazapine as follows: Mirtazapine carries the risk of causing and aggravating some underlying cardiac arrhythmias, leading to severe debility and death. Discuss with your physician regarding your heart health, if you are newly started on mirtazapine. If you are newly diagnosed with any cardiac conditions, discuss with your physician regarding your safety with regards to continuing on mirtazapine, if you have been using the medication [...]