Tramadol, Tramadol HCL, Tramadol Hydrochloride Information

 

Why are their so many terms for Tramadol?
Tramadol, Tramadol HCL and Tramadol hydrochloride are the generic names for Ultram. The generic name represents the medications nonproprietary or chemical name, whereas, the brand name,  is the name a pharmaceutical give to a medication for marketing purposes.

What is Tramadol used for?
Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol also may be used to treat pain caused by surgery and chronic conditions such as cancer or joint pain.

How should Tramadol be taken?
Tramadol comes as a tablet to take by mouth. Tramadol  is usually taken every 4-6 hours as needed.Tramadol may be taken with or without food. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your physician or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Tramadol only as prescribed

Tramadol can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer period than your physician tells you to.

Are there any side effects associated with the use of Tramadol?
Although side effects from Tramadol are not common, and only last a short duration of time they may occur. Inform your physician if any of the following symptoms are severe or are persistent:

  • dizziness
  • headache
  • drowsiness
  • blurred vision
  • upset stomach
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea


What precautions should be taken when using Tramadol?
Prior to taking Tramadol, inform your physician and pharmacist if you are allergic to Tramadol, codeine, or any other medication.
 

Inform your physician and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other pain relievers; carbamazepine (Tegretol); MAO inhibitors [phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate)]; medications for depression; quinidine; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; and vitamins. Inform your physician if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease, a history of seizures, or a history of alcohol or drug abuse.

Inform your physician if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Tramadol, call your physician.

If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, inform your physician or dentist that you are taking Tramadol. Individuals should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you. Remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

Are there any drug interactions associate with the use of Tramadol?
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your physician may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking Tramadol, it is especially important that your health care provider know if you are taking any of the following:

  • Carbamazepine (e.g., Tegretol)—May decrease the effects of Tramadol by decreasing the amount of medicine in the body
  • Central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that cause drowsiness)—Using these medicines with tramadol may increase the chance of serious side effects or increase the risk of convulsions (seizures)
  • Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (furazolidone [e.g., Furoxone], isocarboxazid [e.g., Marplan], phenelzine [e.g., Nardil], procarbazine [e.g., Matulane], selegiline [e.g., Eldepryl], tranylcypromine [e.g., Parnate])—The chance of convulsions (seizures) may be increased

Missed doses of Tramadol?
Take the missed dose of Tramadol as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed Tramadol dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double the Tramadol dose to make up for a missed dose.

How should Tramadol be stored?:

  • Keep out of the reach of children.
  • Store away from heat and direct light.
  • Do not store Tramadol tablets in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
  • Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

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