Tramadol (Ultram)
.: Indications and Usage:
Tramadol (Ultram) is a pain reliever. Ultram affects chemicals and receptors in the body that are associated with pain. Tramadol (Ultram) pills is used to decrease moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol tabs may also be used for some other purposes.Tramadol is a narcotic-like pain reliever. Generic Tramadol (Ultram) may also be used in other conditions. Tramadol affects chemicals and receptors in the body that are associated with pain. Ultram may also be used for some other purposes.
.: Important Information:
Seizures have been reported as a unusual side effect of treatment with tramadol. The risk of seizures may be increased in patients who take more than one dose, have a history of seizures or epilepsy, have head trauma, have a metabolic disorder, have a central nervous system infection, are experiencing alcohol or drug withdrawal, or are taking certain medications. Talk to your doctor about factors that may increase the risk of seizures during treatment. Do not drink alcohol while taking generic Tramadol (Ultram) pills. It may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you have dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
Do not take more of this medication. If the pain is not being controlled, talk to your doctor. Taking more than the prescribed amount of this medication could result in seizures or decreased breathing. Alcohol may lead to 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.
.: Contraindications:
Seizures have been reported as a rare side effect of treatment with tramadol. The risk of seizures may be increased in patients who have any of the conditions or are taking any of the medications listed below: Stop taking tramadol without first talking to your doctor if you: have a history of seizures or epilepsy; have a head injury; have a metabolic disorder; have a central nervous system infection; are experiencing alcohol or drug withdrawal; are taking a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), clomipramine (Anafranil), and others; are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate); are taking a psychiatric medication such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), haloperidol (Haldol), loxapine (Loxitane), mesoridazine (Serentil), perphenazine (Trilafon), thioridazine (Mellaril), thiothixene (Navane), and others; are taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) such as fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or citalopram (Celexa); are taking a narcotic pain reliever such as codeine, fentanyl (Duragesic), hydromorphone (Dilaudid), meperidine (Demerol), hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lorcet, Lortab, others), morphine (MS Contin, MSIR, RMS, Roxanol, others), oxycodone (Roxicodone, Percocet, Percodan, others), propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet, others), and others; are taking promethazine (Phenergan) or prochlorperazine (Compazine); are taking sibutramine (Meridia); are taking bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban); or are taking cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril).
Tell your doctor if you have : kidney disease; liver disease; or a history of alcohol or drug dependence.
Do not take tramadol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. If you are over seventy years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from Tramadol (Ultram) pills. The maximum daily dose of tramadol for people over seventy years of age is three hundred mg. Tramadol is not approved by the FDA for use by children younger than sixteen years of age.
You may not be able to take tramadol, or you may need 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. If you are pregnant talk to your doctor. It is also not known whether tramadol passes into breast milk.
.: Dosage and Administration:
Take tramadol exactly as your doctor directs. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Tramadol can be taken either with or without food. Side effects from treatment with tramadol may be decreased by a slow increase in dose, as directed by your doctor. The tablets can easily be broken in half at the score if you need it. The maximum dose of tramadol for an average healthy adult is a hundred mg per dose, every four to six hours, up to four hundred mg per day. People over seventy years of age should not take more than three hundred mg per day. People with liver or kidney disease may need lower daily doses. Follow your doctor's directions.
Do not take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. If you can not control the pain, talk to your doctor. Taking more than the prescribed amount of this medication could result in seizures or decreased breathing.
.: Possible Side Effects:
If you have any of the following serious side effects, stop taking tramadol and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
> An allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or
> Seizures.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take tramadol and talk to your doctor if you experience:
> Dizziness, drowsiness, or headache;
> Nervousness, tremor, or anxiety;
> Nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea; or
> Itching, dry mouth, or sweating.
Tramadol is habit forming. Physical and/ or psychological dependence can appear, and withdrawal effects are possible if the medication is stopped suddenly after prolonged or high-dose treatment. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
.: Miss a Dose:
Since generic Tramadol (Ultram) is taken on an as-needed basis, missing a dose is usually not a problem. Take the dose as soon as you remember, and do not take another dose for the amount of time prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more then a dose of this medication.
.: Overdosage:
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a tramadol overdose consists of difficulty breathing; shallow, weak breathing; and seizures.
.: Drug Interaction:
Tramadol may increase the risk of seizures especially in person who have epilepsy or another seizure disorder. Also, generic Tramadol (Ultram) may increase the risk of seizures if you are taking any of the following drugs:
> A tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), clomipramine (Anafranil), and others;
> A monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate);
> An antipsychotic medication such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), haloperidol (Haldol), loxapine (Loxitane), mesoridazine (Serentil), perphenazine (Trilafon), thioridazine (Mellaril), thiothixene (Navane), and others;
> A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) such as fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or citalopram (Celexa);
> A narcotic pain reliever such as codeine, fentanyl (Duragesic), hydromorphone (Dilaudid), meperidine (Demerol), hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lorcet, Lortab, others), morphine (MS Contin, MSIR, RMS, Roxanol, others), oxycodone (Roxicodone, Percocet, Percodan, others), propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet, others), and others;
> Promethazine (Phenergan) or prochlorperazine (Compazine);
> Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban); or
> Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril).
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
> Carbamazepine (Tegretol);
> Quinidine (Quinaglute Dura-Tabs, Cardioquin, Quinora, others);
> Warfarin (Coumadin); or
> Digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps).
You may not be able to take tramadol, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of these medicines. Tramadol may increase the effects of other drugs that lead to drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), other pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Inform your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products, without first talking to your doctor during treatment with tramadol. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with tramadol. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.
.: Warnings/Precautions:
Do not drink alcohol. Alcohol may cause a dangerous decrease in breathing and or liver problems when used during treatment withthis medsine.
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. Dangerous sedation, dizziness, drowsiness, or decreased breathing may occur if tramadol is taken with any of these medications. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products, without first talking to your doctor during treatment with tramadol.
Do not take sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, and antihistamines except under the supervision of your doctor. These drugs may increase drowsiness caused by tramadol.
Tramadol may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, other antihistamines, pain relievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants.
.: Storage generic Tramadol (Ultram):
Store tramadol at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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