Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Percocet as follows: Percocet must be avoided in individuals allergic to Acetaminophen and/or Oxycodone. Percocet slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Increase intake of daily fiber can help the situation and promote regular bowel movements. Any signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction and ileus, such as, intense bloating, constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting must be immediately reported. Any lack of [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Percocet as follows: Percocet affects the respiratory center in the brain and induces slowing down of respirations. The breathing pattern can become irregular with reduced gas exchange and lead to elevated carbon dioxide and reduced oxygen levels in the body. Overdose of Percocet can also cause respiratory arrest. Percocet should be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of respiratory abnormalities, such as, asthma and [...]

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

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

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