Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tapentadol as follows: Avoid using Tapentadol along with other medications that have a potential to cause respiratory depression, such as, muscle relaxants, sedatives, and antianxiety medications. Though they cause mild respiratory depression individually, they can have an additive effect when combined with Tapentadol and thus, precipitate severe respiratory depression. Do not change the dose on Tapentadol without consulting your doctor. Do not share your Tapentadol [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tapentadol as follows: Tapentadol must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals allergic to other opioid analgesics, such as Hydrocodone, Morphine, and Codeine. Drink plenty of water with Tapentadol and keep up with your daily fluid requirements without fail. This can help prevent episodes of constipation. Also, maintain compliance with laxative intake, as recommended by your doctor. Tapentadol produces an intense feeling of drowsiness and [...]

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

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