Patient was educated on contraindications for using Lorcet as follows: Lorcet must be avoided in individuals allergic to Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone. Lorcet slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Lorcet 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 Lorcet. Lorcet produces and intense feeling of drowsiness and dizziness, as a side effect to modifying [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Lorcet as follows: Respiratory depression Lorcet 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-di-oxide and reduced oxygen levels in the body. Overdose of Lorcet can also cause respiratory arrest. Feeling of high and addiction Lorcet, [...]

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

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

Patient was educated on Lorcet and its mechanism of action as follows: Lorcet is a pain medication that is combination of an opioid pain killer and a non-opioid pain killer. The opioid pain killer in Lorcet is Hydrocodone that is derived from codeine and the non-opioid pain killer is the Acetaminophen. Lorcet is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Lorcet binds with the opioid receptors in the brain and block the release of excitatory [...]