Drug Uses Tramadol

Tramadol it is used to reduce moderated to moderately serious pain. It also can be used to consider a pain caused by
surgery and chronic diseases, such as a cancer or an incorporated pain.

Tramadol works, reducing perception of a brain and the answer to a 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 Taken Tramadol

Tramadol comes as a tablet 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.
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.

Warnings / Precautions Tramadol

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.

Missed Dose Tramadol

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.

Possible Side Effects Tramadol

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, umbness 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 Tramadol

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

More Information About Tramadol

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.