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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". [72] As a result, older adults taking opioids are at greater risk for injury. [73] Opioids do not cause any specific organ toxicity, unlike many other drugs, such as aspirin and
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.
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 ...
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.
A 2008 study demonstrated a significant reduction in constipation. [6] Oxycodone/naloxone was released in 2014 in the United States, [5] in 2006 in Germany, and has been available in some other European countries since 2009. In the United Kingdom, the 10 mg oxycodone / 5 mg naloxone and 20 mg / 10 mg strengths were approved in December 2008 ...
New RSV vaccines are now available to help prevent serious infection in people over 60. Doctors explain the RSV vaccine and its side effects in older adults.
As the name suggests, GrandPad is a purpose-built, all-in-one tablet and phone designed specifically for adults aged 75 and older. Actually, the average user is 85 years old, says the company.
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