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TRAMADOL DRUG INFO

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TRAMADOL – ORAL (PAIN RELIEF) (tram´ah-dol)

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Tramadol

Drug Uses: Tramadol is used to relieve moderately severe to moderate pain. It may also be used to treat pain caused by chronic conditions such as cancer or joint pain. It may also be prescribed to treat pain after surgery. Tramadol works by lowering the brain’s perception and response to pain. It also decreases the size or magnitude of the pain signal that is passed from one nerve to another. This prescription drug medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your physician or pharmacist for more information.

How Taken: Tramadol is a tablet and is taken orally. It usually is taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed. It can be taken with or without food. It is important to follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and do ask your physician or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Be certain that Tramadol is taken exactly as directed. Tramadol may be habit-forming. Do not take a bigger dose; take it more often, or for a longer duration than your physician tells you to.

Warnings/Precautions: Before taking Tramadol, ask your physician if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of drug or alcohol dependence. If you have any of the conditions listed above you may not be able to take Tramadol, or you might require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment. Tramadol is a prescription medication that is in the FDA pregnancy category C. What this means is that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your physician if you are pregnant. It is not known whether Tramadol passes into breast milk. If you are breast-feeding a baby, do not take Tramadol without first talking to your physician. For those that are over 75 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from Tramadol. The maximum daily dosage of Tramadol for people over 75 of age is 300 mg. Children younger than 16 years of age cannot be prescribed Tramadol because the FDA for use does not approve it.

Missed Dose: When you remember take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not double your dose to make up for a missed dose.

Possible Side Effects: Side effects can occur, although side effects from Tramadol are not common. The most frequently reported occurrence were in the central nervous system gastrointestinal system (Stomatitis, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Hepatitis, Liver failure) and (Migraine, Speech disorders). Inform your physician if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: diarrhea, vomiting, upset stomach, blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, and headache. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your physician immediately: rapid heartbeat, seizures, changes in urination, difficulty breathing, numbness or tingling of the hands and feet, redness, swelling, and itching of the face.

Storage: Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15 – 30°C (59 – 86°F). Dispense in a tight container.

Overdose: Seek immediate emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Tramadol overdose include shallow, weak breathing; difficulty breathing; and seizures.

Additional Information: Tramadol is not to be taken with alcohol. Alcohol can cause a dangerous decrease in breathing and/ or liver problems when combined with Tramadol during treatment. Exercise caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Tramadol may cause drowsiness or dizziness. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities. Avoid antihistamines, sedatives, tranquilizers, and sleeping pills except under the supervision of your physician. These prescription drugs may increase drowsiness caused by Tramadol.

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