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

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

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

Patient was educated on Nucynta and its mechanism of action as follows: Nucynta is a synthetic opioid pain medication, that is administered by oral route. Nucynta is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Nucynta binds with the opioid receptors in the brain and block the release of excitatory neurotransmitters involved with pain production. Thus, Nucynta primarily modifies the pain signaling in the brain. This action of Nucynta alters the perception of pain by the [...]