Have you or anyone you know taken Vicodin before? Well I haven't either, and before I did some research on this medication I knew very little about it. I will be explaining what Vicodin is, the dosage you should consume and what are some reasons for taking this medication and some other fun facts to know. First, I will be talking about what Vicodin is. Vicodin contains the combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is a a drug that acts on the nervous system to receive pain. Acetaminophen is a little less stronger pain reliever that increases the effect of hydrocodone. Vicodin is prescribed for moderate to sever pain. They should only be prescribed for abrupt, short-term, or pain caused by injury or surgery. Although, sometimes …show more content…
Also, Vicodin is abused by nearly 5 million people over the age of 12 in the U.S. Vicodin affects the brain and nervous system. Since hydrocodone is a opium synthetic substance that means it has not been created by nature but created in a laboratory to copy to the effects of the medication called Morphine. Vicodin is one of a few medications with a high chance of psychoactive prescription medications which can produce euphoria.Vicodin works by binding narcotics receptors in the brain, which helps to decrease the feelings and perception of pain. Also, hydrocodone can cause analgesia which means pain relief, sedation, respiratory depression and euphoric feelings, that cause a “high”. Vicodin is a central nervous depressant which means it slows down the brain activity and has affects on other parts of the body. Before researching this medication I knew very little and was very mal informed about Vicodin. Going a little bit more in depth helped me understand what it is, how it works, the recommended dosage and a few more other things about Vicodin. Overall I learned that this is a very strong pain reliever and should not be taken more then every 4-6 hours. The dosage depends on your own personal tolerance and if you have any complications to contact your doctor
This painkiller is an opioid and it works by imitating endorphins, the natural painkillers in the body, which block pain signals to the brain. As per the Drug Enforcement Agency in America, it is 50 times as potent as heroin.
Dosage 10-30mg q24h/ 5-20mg q4-6h/ IV 2.5-15mg. Drug indication/uses To treat moderate to severe pain, cough suppression, to treat diarrhea, anesthesia, acute pulmonary edema, cancer pain. Drug action Binds to Mu receptor and inhibits substance P in CNS. Contraindication Severe asthma, increases intracranial pressure, pregnancy, respiratory depression.
As in Frankenstein the creation is undergoing a series of monster like actions and with Xanax users have trouble with speech ,keeping their balance at times , difficulty concentrating , depression , and suicidal ideation all come into play . Even though this drug is prescribed it is mostly abused by taking more dosage than given or consuming the drug when you should not be . Xanax is based on the chemical properties of alprazolam which was first released by UpJohn in 1981. At the time is was first given to calm panic disorders and within the first two years of its marketing Xanax became a blockbuster drug in the US. Xanax is a negative technological advancement which results in addiction , mental health problems , as well as death, to which anyone taking this medication needs to be aware of these
“And do remember that a gramme is better than damn.” In the novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, drug use is regarded as part of daily life and often glorified by the characters. While the characters in Huxley’s novel have no problem using drugs to replace their emotions, prescription opioid abuse has become a major concern in the United States. Prescribing guidelines for these drugs need to be stricter in order to prevent prescription drug abuse from growing.
“ Because they produce euphoria in addition to pain relief, they can be misused. Regular use- even as prescribed by a doctor can lead to dependence ,and when misused, opioid pain relievers can lead to overdose incidents and deaths” (Drugabuse.gov/opioids) Prescribing opioids have more dangers to the human than they do
“Led Zeppelin the band that changed it all” Topic: The history and disbandment of Led Zeppelin Organization: Chronologically Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the success and influences led zeppelin has had on music. I. INTRODUCTION A. Attention getter: Five diamond albums, 14 multi-platinum, 5 albums among the rolling stones top 500 greatest albums of all time. Can you name the band.
Opioid include morphine and heroin among others. Proper use of these drugs for their approved diagnostics usually delivers significant welfares to the ailing patients. However, due to their pleasurable impacts, these drugs are liable to the risk of mishandling, abuse, and eventual addiction. Currently, the United States is in the middle of a pandemic involving opioid overindulgence. The provision of the prescription opioid analgesics is at a high rate in the nation.
Dependence on prescription opioids can stem from treatment of chronic pain and in recent years is the cause of the increased number of opioid overdoses. Opioids are very addictive substances, having serious life threatening consequences in case of intentional or accidental overdose. The euphoria attracts recreational use, and frequent,
Some patients prefer not to take pain medication because they fear addiction or may have a history of substance abuse. Educating the patients on their right to be free of pain and having their pain managed aggressively is a priority in the recovery phase. The goals that I hope to achieve during this clinical practicum
TOPIC: Playboi Carti The general purpose of this speech is to entertain the audience and to inform the audience of the heavy influence that Playboi Carti has had on the modern day rap sound To showcase the revolutionary sound that Playboi Carti has created with his sound that nobody has ever heard before. He was the first person to sound like this. Playboi Carti has revolutionized rap with a sound nobody ever heard or expected before. Instead of focusing on writing complex lyrics, Carti uses his voice as an accent mark on each beat he faces.
Informative Outline Topic: The Internet General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about Internet Thesis: Internet has been developing for a long time to make everyone access the information. However, we should use it carefully. I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: In this modern era, everyone uses an Internet, but do you really know about the origin of Internet or not B. Reason to Listen: To let the audience know more about Internet and use it more safely. C. Thesis Statement: Internet has been developing for a long time to make everyone accesses the information.
Sarah Bundy Sheri Waltz Speech 103 14 March 2017 Informational Speech: Amber Alert Introduction: Attention Gaining Device: Have you ever been missing? Has your mom or dad ever lost you in the store? SOUND CURIOUS Credibility Statement: Well, my mom has lost me once or twice.
Preview of main points: In just a few short minutes, you will know how flu shots work, along with how they affect children, and the elderly. [Transition: First, let 's talk about what a flu shot even is] Body I. How Flu Shots Work A. What is a flu shot?
We, as a species have a hard time admitting when we are wrong. How do you live with something that has no cure? Sure, they have medication and counseling that can help subdue the problem for a short time being, but, it’s always there, haunting the corners of your mind. Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD is a somewhat commonly known. People sort of know what it is, but that doesn’t mean that they completely understand what it is.
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