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

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Oxycodone as follows: Nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth These are some of the most common side effects of Oxycodone. Taking Oxycodone 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 Oxycodone use. Constipation Oxycodone slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Constipation is one of [...]

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

Patient was educated on Oxycodone and its mechanism of action as follows: Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication that contains oxycodone. Oxycodone is derived from Thebaine, which is an opioid alkaloid like Morphine and Codeine. Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone binds with the opioid receptors in the brain and block the release of excitatory neurotransmitters, such as, substance P, which are involved with pain production. Thus, Oxycodone primarily modifies the [...]