Tramadol Uses
Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It also may be used to treat pain caused by surgery and chronic conditions such as cancer or joint pain. Tramadol works by decreasing the brain's perception and response to pain. It also reduces the size or magnitude of the pain signal passed from one nerve to another.
Tramadol Brand/Generic Names
Crispin
Ralivia ER
Ralivia Flashtab
Tramadol HCl
Tramadol HCl BP/EP
Tramadol hydrochloride
Tramadolum
Tramal
Tramodol Hcl
Ultram
Zydol
How is Tramadol Taken?
Tramadol comes as a tablet and is taken orally. It usually is taken every 4-6 hours as needed. It may be taken with or without food. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Tramadol exactly as directed as it can be habit-forming and do not take a larger dose or take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to.
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Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Tramadol, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease; liver disease; or a history of alcohol or drug dependence.
You may not be able to take Tramadol, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Tramadol is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take this Tramadol without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is also not known whether it passes into breast milk. Do not take it without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
If you are over 75 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects. The maximum daily dose of Tramadol for people over 75 years of age is 300 mg and is not approved by the FDA for use by children younger than 16 years of age.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Side Effects
Although side effects are not common, they can occur. The most frequently reported events were in the central nervous system (Migraine, Speech disorders) and gastrointestinal system (Gastrointestinal bleeding, Hepatitis, Stomatitis, Liver failure). Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dizziness, headache, drowsiness, blurred vision, upset stomach, vomiting, and diarrhea. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: fast heartbeat, redness, swelling, and itching of the face, numbness or tingling of the hands and feet, difficulty breathing, changes in urination, seizures.
Overdose
Symptoms of a Tramadol overdose include difficulty breathing; shallow, weak breathing; and seizures. In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services on 911.
Additional Tramadol Information
Do not drink alcohol as alcohol may cause a dangerous decrease in breathing and/ or liver problems. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities as tramadol may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
Avoid sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, and antihistamines except under the supervision of your doctor. These drugs may increase drowsiness caused by Tramadol.
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