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

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Tramadol as follows: Hepatic damage Tramadol intake can lead to hepatic injury, thus compromising liver function. Risk for hepatic damage multiples many fold, when Tramadol is taken with alcohol. Hepatic injury and altered liver function can result in increased bilirubin levels in the body, resulting in itching, jaundice with yellowing of skin and sclera, dark urine, altered metabolism with nausea and vomiting, pain in the right [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Tramadol as follows: Nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth These are some of the most common side effects of Tramadol. Taking Tramadol with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Liberal intake of water with Tramadol helps preventing a dry mouth. Constipation Tramadol 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 Tramadol as follows: Tramadol 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 Tramadol. Liberal intake of water with Tramadol helps prevent constipation, which is one of the major side effects of Tramadol. Evenly space out the doses of pain [...]

Patient was educated on Tramadol and its mechanism of action as follows: Tramadol is a synthetic opioid pain reliever. Tramadol binds with the opioid receptors in the brain, blocks the release of excitatory neurotransmitters, such as, substance P, which are involved with pain production, and inhibits pain transmission. Tramadol is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Tramadol can be very addictive and cause dependence. Sudden stopping of Tramadol intake can result in serious withdrawal [...]