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

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

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

Patient was educated on Oxycontin and its mechanism of action as follows: Oxycontin is an opioid pain medication that contains oxycodone. Oxycodone is derived from Thebaine, which is an opioid alkaloid like Morphine and Codeine. Oxycontin is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycontin 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, Oxycontin primarily modifies the [...]