What is tramadol hydrochloride used for?

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Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol extended-release tablets and capsules are only used by people who are expected to need medication to relieve pain around-the-clock. Tramadol is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics.

What is tramadol 50 mg good for?

Ultram (tramadol) is a pain reliever (analgesic) used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain in adults. Ultram is available as 50 mg oral tablets.

What are the side effects for tramadol?

More common

Constipation.
discouragement.
drowsiness.
feeling of warmth.
feeling unusually cold.
itching or skin rash.
loss of strength or weakness.
muscle aches and pains.

Does tramadol hydrochloride make you sleepy?

Tramadol oral tablet may cause drowsiness. You should not drive, use heavy machinery, or perform any dangerous activities until you know how this drug affects you.

What is tramadol hydrochloride tablets?

Tramadol hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain in adults. Tramadol hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain in adults.

Is tramadol teratogenic?

Tramadol has been shown to be embryotoxic and fetotoxic in mice, (120 mg/kg or 360 mg/m2), rats (≥25 mg/kg or 150 mg/m2) and rabbits (≥75 mg/kg or 900 mg/m2) at maternally toxic dosages, but was not teratogenic at these dose levels.

How is the tolerability of tramadol hydrochloride improved for chronic pain?

For patients with moderate to moderately severe chronic pain not requiring rapid onset of analgesic effect, the tolerability of tramadol hydrochloride can be improved by initiating therapy with a titration regimen. The total daily dose may be increased by 50 mg as tolerated every 3 days to reach 200 mg/day (50 mg q.i.d.).

Does tramadol hydrochloride affect the development of the child?

The effect of tramadol hydrochloride, if any, on the later growth, development, and functional maturation of the child is unknown. Tramadol hydrochloride is not recommended for obstetrical preoperative medication or for post-delivery analgesia in nursing mothers because its safety in infants and newborns has not been studied.