Tag: opioid side effects
Opioids in Liver Disease: How Metabolism Changes and Why Side Effects Increase
By Lindsey Smith On 7 Feb, 2026 Comments (0)
Opioids can become dangerously toxic in liver disease due to impaired metabolism. Morphine and oxycodone accumulate, increasing overdose risk. Dosing must be adjusted based on liver function, and patches may be safer than pills.
View MoreAlcohol and Opioids: The Deadly Risk of Mixing Them
By Lindsey Smith On 7 Feb, 2026 Comments (0)
Mixing alcohol and opioids can cause fatal respiratory depression-even at low doses. Learn how this deadly combination works, who’s at risk, and why there’s no safe amount.
View MorePostoperative Ileus and Opioids: How to Prevent and Treat Delayed Bowel Function After Surgery
By Lindsey Smith On 5 Jan, 2026 Comments (12)
Postoperative ileus is a common, opioid-driven complication after surgery that delays recovery. Learn how multimodal pain control, early mobility, and targeted medications can prevent or treat it effectively.
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