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2. Opioid - Wikipedia

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   In older adults, opioid use is associated with increased adverse effects such as "sedation, nausea, vomiting, constipation, urinary retention, and falls". [71] As a result, older adults taking opioids are at greater risk for injury. [72] Opioids do not cause any specific organ toxicity, unlike many other drugs, such as aspirin and

3. Oxycodone - Wikipedia

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   Oxycodone, sold under the brand name Roxicodone and OxyContin (which is the extended-release form) among others, is a semi-synthetic opioid used medically for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is highly addictive [14] and is a commonly abused drug.

4. Common pain reliever could cause medical complications in ...

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   A new study suggests that acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, can cause complications in some people over age 65. Drs. Marc Siegel and Macie Smith comment on the findings.

5. Opioid withdrawal - Wikipedia

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   The withdrawal from various opioid medications, including morphine, causes similar effects, most of which is caused by stimulation and over-stimulation of the central nervous system. [ 9 ] [ 7 ] The effects of morphine withdrawal can range from gastrointestinal disturbances to symptoms like tremors (involuntary shaking, most commonly in hands ...

6. Constipation - Wikipedia

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   Constipation can cause discomfort for women, as they are still recovering from the delivery process especially if they have had a perineal tear or underwent an episiotomy. [65] Risk factors that increase the risk of constipation in this population include: [65] Damage to the levator ani muscles (pelvic floor muscles) during childbirth

7. Symptoms of Dehydration in Adults Older Than 65

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   Older adults are prone to dehydration for many reasons. Learn how to identify the symptoms of dehydration in older adults based on how they look and feel.

8. What Doctors Want Those Over 65 to Know About Getting the ...

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   Meet the experts: Thomas Russo, M.D., professor and chief of infectious disease at the University at Buffalo in New York; infectious disease expert Amesh A. Adalja, M.D., senior scholar at the ...

9. Beers criteria - Wikipedia

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   The Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults, commonly called the Beers List, [1] are guidelines published by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) for healthcare professionals to help improve the safety of prescribing medications for adults 65 years and older in all except palliative settings.