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USES: This medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
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Overview | Photos | How
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Kadian
Uses
This medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Notes
- To prevent constipation increase your intake of fiber, drink plenty of water and exercise.
- Stool softeners may be helpful.
- Do not allow anyone else to take your medication: it is against the law.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
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Kadian Extended Release Capsules |
Kadian Extended-Release Capsule (Cap |
Kadian Extended-Release Capsule (Cap | How
To Use - To prevent upset stomach, take with food or milk.
- Swallow capsules whole.
- Do not chew or crush them.
- Pain medications work best in preventing pain before it occurs.
- Once the pain becomes intense, the medication is not as effective in relieving it.
- Use this medication exactly as directed by your doctor.
- Do not increase your dose, use it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming.
- Also, if used for an extended period, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor's approval.
- Over time, this drug may not work as well.
- Consult your doctor if this medication is not relieving the pain sufficiently.
Side
Effects - May cause constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea, and flushing the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If these symptoms persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop irregular heartbeat, anxiety or tremors.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history especially of kidney or liver disease, breathing problems, history of alcohol and/or drug use, colitis or other intestinal/stomach problems, severe diarrhea, head injury, heart problems and of any drug allergies.
- Use caution when engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving.
- Limit alcohol intake because it may add to the dizziness/drowsiness effects of this medication.
- This medication should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- This medication is excreted into breast milk.
- Though to date, no problems have been noted in nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug
Interactions - Tell your doctor of all drugs you are taking both prescription and nonprescription, especially any containing alcohol; or tranquilizers, antidepressants, buprenorphine, seizure medications, naltrexone, zidovudine, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) or cimetidine.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
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