How to Use Morphine

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Morphine as follows: Take the prescribed morphine dose at recommended evenly spaced out time intervals without fail. This allows maintain constant levels of pain medication in the blood, which helps better pain control. Observing compliance with the dose and schedule also helps to avoid forgetting the medication and consequent exacerbation of pain and discomfort. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. This medication [...]

Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Morphine

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of morphine as follows: Morphine is an opioid pain medication obtained from the capsules of opium poppy. Stimulation of opioid receptors present in the brain and spinal cord result in reduced pain perception and control of pain. Morphine acts by stimulating the opioid receptors present in the brain and spinal cord. Morphine could also block the release of excitatory neurotransmitters, such as, substance P, which [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Mobic-4

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mobic as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of Mobic as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Noncompliance with recommendation on Mobic intake can result in ineffective pain control. Evenly space out the doses of Mobic and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule helps to avoid forgetting the medication. Do [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Mobic-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mobic as follows: Mobic intake can result in photosensitivity and skin rash with blister formation. Avoid bright sunlight and tan parlors, while you are taking Mobic. Using a sunscreen can prevent the risk for photosensitivity. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered. As Mobic is metabolized by the liver and carries the risk for damage to the liver, hepatic function could be periodically monitored, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Mobic-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mobic as follows: Mobic has the potential to compromise coronary circulation and result in chest pain and myocardial infarction. So, Mobic must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of myocardial infarction. Mobic must also be avoided during immediate post-surgical period, in individuals who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Mobic must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of hypertension. [...]