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following information is a summary about Tramadol.
It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
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.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for
other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for
more information.
HOW TO
USE THIS MEDICATION
Tramadol comes as a tablet to take by mouth.
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. 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.
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.
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 medication without first talking
to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is also
not known whether Tramadol passes into breast
milk. Do not take Tramadol 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.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
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.
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.
STORAGE
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.
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