Tramadol Medicine
Tramadol Drug Uses
Tramadol Medicine 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. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor
or pharmacist for more information.
How Tramadol Medicine Taken
Tramadol 50 mg comes as a tabs to
take it 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. Order Tramadol exactly
as directed. Tramadol can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose take it
more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to.
Tramadol Medicine 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
Order 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 medication without first talking to
your doctor if you are pregnant. It is also not known whether Tramadol passes
into breast milk. Do not purchase
Tramadol Medicine 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 from Tramadol. The maximum daily dose of Tramadol for
people over 75 years of age is 300 mg. Tramadol is not approved by the FDA for
use by children younger than 16 years of age.
Missed Medicine
Take the missed Tabs 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.
Tramadol Medicine Side Effects
Although side effects from Tramadol 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.
Storage Tramadol
Dispense in a tight container. Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15
- 30°C (59 - 86°F).
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a
Tramadol overdose include difficulty
breathing; shallow, weak breathing; and seizures.
More Information
Do not drink alcohol while taking Tramadol. Alcohol may cause a dangerous
decrease in breathing and/ or liver problems when used during treatment with
Tramadol. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other
hazardous activities. 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.
Disclaimer
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that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions,
precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
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