Narcotic Analgesics For Surgery and Obstetrics (Systemic)
Precautions After Receiving This MedicineFor patients going home within a few hours after surgery:
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Narcotic analgesics and other medicines that may be given with them
during surgery may cause some people to feel drowsy, tired, or weak for up
to a few days after they have been given. Therefore, for at least 24 hours
(or longer if necessary) after receiving this medicine, do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if
you are dizzy or are not alert
.
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Unless otherwise directed by your medical doctor or dentist, do not drink alcoholic beverages or take other CNS depressants
(medicines that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness)
for about 24 hours after you have received this medicine
. To do so
may add to the effects of the narcotic analgesic. Some examples of CNS depressants
are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives,
tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics;
barbiturates; medicine for seizures; and muscle relaxants.
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