Nucynta drug: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Nucynta is a short-term pain reliever for moderate to severe pain. However, the drug can be addictive, so users should strictly follow the doctor's instructions.

1. Uses of the drug Nucynta

What does Nucynta do? Nucynta belongs to the group of opioid pain relievers. It is used for short-term relief of moderate to severe pain (due to trauma or surgery). It works in the brain to change the way the body perceives and responds to pain.

2. How to use Nucynta

Before starting and before each time you use Nucynta again, you need to read the instructions for use carefully. If you have any questions, you should consult your doctor. Some issues to pay attention to when using Nucynta:
Take Nucynta by mouth as prescribed by your doctor. You may choose to take this medication with or without food. If you experience nausea, you should take the medicine with food. In addition, you can consult your doctor about other measures to reduce nausea (lying down for 1-2 hours, not moving your head); Dosage of Nucynta is based on the patient's medical condition and response to treatment. You should not increase your dose or use it more often or for longer than prescribed. Medication should be discontinued properly when instructed; Nucynta pain reliever in particular and other pain relievers in general will have the best effect when used as soon as the patient has the first signs of pain. If you wait until the pain is worse to take the medicine, the medicine may not work as expected; Stopping Nucynta suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms, especially if you have been using it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent this risk, the doctor will recommend that the patient reduce the dose slowly. Patients should tell their doctor if they have symptoms of the above condition such as restlessness, mood changes (difficulty sleeping, anxiety, suicidal thoughts), runny nose - tears, nausea, diarrhea, etc. muscle pain, sweating, or sudden changes in behavior; When using Nucynta for a long time, it may not work for the patient. Therefore, when you find that the drug is not working effectively, you should tell your doctor; Although helpful, Nucynta can sometimes be addictive. This risk is higher in people with stimulant use disorders. Therefore, patients need to use drugs as prescribed to reduce the risk of addiction; Tell your doctor if you use Nucynta and your pain does not improve or gets worse.

3. Side effects when using Nucynta

Nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, constipation, dizziness are possible reactions. When these side effects persist or worsen, the patient should notify the doctor. To prevent constipation, patients should eat plenty of fiber-rich foods, drink plenty of fluids, exercise, or take laxatives if necessary. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, when sitting or lying down, when you want to stand up, you should stand up slowly.
Tell your doctor right away if you experience serious side effects while taking Nucynta such as: Confusion, sleep apnea, abdominal pain, difficulty urinating, loss of appetite, fatigue, weight loss,...;
Take the patient to the emergency room immediately if you experience serious side effects while using Nucynta. Such side effects include slow or shallow breathing, seizures, fainting, severe drowsiness or difficulty waking up;
Drugs can increase serotonin, which can cause the very serious (but very rare) serotonin toxicity. This risk may be increased if you are taking medications that increase serotonin. Therefore, patients should talk to their doctor about the medications they are taking. At the same time, take the patient to the emergency room immediately if symptoms such as hallucinations, loss of coordination, heart palpitations, excessive dizziness, nausea, vomiting, excessive diarrhea, muscle twitching, agitation or restlessness occur. unusual, unexplained fever;
Very rarely, serious allergic reactions have occurred with the use of Nucynta. However, if you have severe allergic symptoms such as severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, rash, itching or swelling of the face, tongue and throat, etc., the patient should be taken to the emergency room immediately. Nucynta can be addictive, leading to abuse, overdose, and death. In addition, it can also cause very serious breathing problems, which can be fatal. Therefore, to reduce this risk, doctors often recommend that patients take the smallest dose of Nucynta, for the shortest possible time.
When you start taking Nucynta, increase the dose, or use the wrong dose or strength, your risk of serious breathing problems increases. Taking Nucynta in combination with alcohol or other drugs can also cause drowsiness, breathing problems, or serious side effects, even death. Therefore, you need to know how to use drugs, which drugs should be avoided with Nucynta. Store medicines in a safe place, away from theft or abuse. If someone accidentally takes the drug, it is necessary to take the patient to the emergency room immediately.
Nucynta may slightly increase the risk of birth defects if taken during the first 2 months of pregnancy. In addition, regular use of the drug for a long time with high doses near the due date can also harm the fetus. Therefore, to reduce risk, the smallest effective dose of the drug should be used, for the shortest possible time. Long-term use by mothers of the drug can lead to infant withdrawal syndrome, which can be fatal. So, you should tell your doctor right away if your baby has unusual symptoms such as crying non-stop, slow or shallow breathing, shaking, irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, poor feeding or difficulty gaining weight.
In addition, there may be other side effects of Nucynta that have not been mentioned. If you experience other side effects, you should tell your doctor right away.

4. Notes when using Nucynta

Before using Nucynta, you need to tell your doctor if you are allergic to this medicine or any other type of allergy. Besides, before taking the drug, you need to inform your doctor about your medical history, especially conditions such as: Brain disorders (tumours, seizures, head trauma), mental disorders mental health (confusion, suicidal thoughts, depression), breathing problems (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, sleep apnea), liver disease, kidney disease, gallbladder disease, previous history close or family history of substance use disorders, stomach or intestinal problems (diarrhea, constipation, paralytic ileus), difficulty urinating (due to an enlarged prostate), pancreatic disease (pancreatitis) ).
Nucynta may make you dizzy or drowsy. If you use the drug with alcohol, it may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Therefore, you should not operate machinery or drive a vehicle or do any other work that requires alertness until you can do so safely. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid alcoholic beverages or other stimulants.
You need to tell your doctor about the medicines you are taking before taking Nucynta. Older adults are more susceptible to the side effects of Nucynta and may experience symptoms such as confusion, constipation, slow or shallow breathing, dizziness and drowsiness. Before using the drug, women of childbearing age should consult a doctor about the benefits and risks. You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, use Nucynta only when absolutely necessary. There is no evidence that the drug passes into breast milk. It can harm an unborn baby. Therefore, women who are breastfeeding should talk to their doctor before using this medicine.

5. Nucynta drug interactions

The patient needs to inform the doctor about all the medicines he is taking. Also, you should not start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's approval.
Drugs that interact with Nucynta include:
Some pain relievers: Pentazocine, nalbuphine, butorphanol, naltrexone; Combining MAO inhibitors with Nucynta can cause serious drug interactions and even death. Therefore, MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, tranylcypromine) should be avoided during treatment with Nucynta. MAO inhibitors should not be taken for 2 weeks prior to treatment with Nucynta. You should talk to your doctor about the time to start and stop the drug; Risk of serotonin toxicity when Nucynta is used with other drugs that increase serotonin. Therefore, patients should avoid taking Nucynta in combination with ecstasy, antidepressants (fluoxetine/paroxetine, duloxetine/venlafaxine); The risk of serious side effects (shallow or slow breathing, excessive drowsiness, dizziness) may be increased when Nucynta is taken with products that can cause drowsiness or other breathing problems. Therefore, you should tell your doctor if you are using other products such as: Other opioid pain relievers or cough suppressants (codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, sleeping pills (alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants ( carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine) or antihistamines (cetirizine, diphenhydramine). You need to check the labels of your medicines as they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness; Nucynta may affect the results of certain tests (amylase/lipase levels). Therefore, you need to tell your doctor that you are taking this medicine.

6. Notes on dosage and storage

If the patient overdoses or experiences serious symptoms such as slow/shallow breathing, bradycardia, convulsions or coma, give them naloxone (if available) and take the patient to the emergency room right away. . Do not share Nucynta with other people. In addition, patients should also pay attention not to use Nucynta for other health problems without the permission of the doctor.
If a dose of Nucynta is missed, the patient should take it as soon as he remembers. If you remember it is almost time for your next dose, you can skip the missed dose and take it at the next time, do not take a double dose. Store Nucynta at room temperature, away from moisture and direct light. Keep medicine out of reach of children and pets, do not store in the bathroom. When Nucynta has expired or is not needed, you need to dispose of it according to the instructions.
As a drug with many effects, but there is a potential risk of serious side effects, so when using Nucynta, patients need to absolutely follow the doctor's instructions. In case of severe reactions, the patient should notify the doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.

Above is important information about Nucynta drug, patients need to pay attention and consult carefully with doctors and pharmacists before taking the drug to promote the best effect.
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