tramadol

tramadol /tra·ma·dol/ (tram´ah-dol″) an opioid analgesic used as the hydrochloride salt for the treatment of pain following surgical procedures and oral surgery.

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tramadol,

a central analgesic.

indications It is used to manage moderate to severe pain.

contraindications Factors that prohibit its use are known hypersensitivity to this drug or acute intoxication with any central nervous system depressant.

adverse effects Seizures and GI bleeding are life-threatening effects. Other adverse effects are dizziness, central nervous system stimulation, somnolence, headache, anxiety, confusion, euphoria, hallucination, nausea, constipation, vomiting, dry mouth, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anorexia, flatulence, vasodilation, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, hypertension, abnormal electrocardiograms, pruritus, rash, urticaria, vesicles, urinary retention or frequency, menopausal symptoms, dysuria, and menstrual disorders.

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tramadol

an opioid partial μ agonist.

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tramadol

Ultram^® Pharmacology An analgesic Adverse effects Constipation, N&V, vertigo, headache, somnolence, anaphylactoid reactions, drug abuse, seizures