Active Ingredient
Tramadol.
Indication
Post-operative pain, Colic & spastic pain, Cancer pain, Joint pain, Neck & back pain, Pain associated with osteoporosis.
Dosage & Administration
Usual doses are 50-100 mg every four to six hours. For acute pain an initial dose of 100 mg is required.
Contraindication & Precaution
Hypersensitivity, acute intoxication with alcohol, hypnotics, centrally acting analgesics, opioids or psychotropic drugs. Tramadol should be used with caution in patients with increased intracranial pressure or head injury & patients with acute abdominal conditions.
Side Effect
Dizziness/vertigo, nausea, constipation, headache, somnolence, vomiting, pruritus, CNS stimulation, asthenia. Drug Interaction Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, Carbamazepine.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Tramadol should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the risk to the fetus.
Preparation
50 mg Capsule, 100 mg SR Capsule, 100 mg/2 ml Injection, 100 mg Suppository. P
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