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

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Duragesic as follows: Feeling of high and addiction Duragesic, in the process of altering the perception of pain in the brain, promotes more dopamine in the brain. Increased dopamine in the brain produces a feeling of high, by interacting with the brain’s reward circuit. This feeling of high, experienced by the individuals on Duragesic use, becomes highly desirable and thus adds the potential for addiction to [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Duragesic as follows: Constipation Duragesic slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Constipation is one of the most common and unpleasant side effects with Duragesic use. Drowsiness and dizziness Duragesic produces an intense feeling of drowsiness and dizziness, as a side effect to modifying the pain perception of brain. Patients can also experience hallucinations and mood changes due to Duragesic use. Anaphylaxis A [...]

Patient was educated on how to apply Duragesic skin patch as follows: Select an area of the skin where you intend to apply the Duragesic patch. The skin site chosen must be flat, dry, and hairless to allow for proper absorption of Duragesic. Hair on the chest can be clipped short, if needed. Make sure the chosen skin site has no cuts or incisions. Also, make sure the site is not inflamed. Clean the skin [...]

Patient was educated on how to take Duragesic lozenge as follows: Duragesic lozenges are mostly used for breakthrough pain in cancer treatment along with other medications for pain management and relief. Open the package just before using the lozenge. The medication in the lozenge gets absorbed through the mucosa in the oral cavity and so, have the lozenge between your cheeks and the gums. Continuously suck on the lozenge and frequently change the sides you [...]