Tramadol is drug to relieve moderate to severe pain, such as postoperative pain. This medication is not intended for continuous use and is not intended to relieve mild pain. This medicine should only be used according to a doctor's prescription.
Tramadol belongs to the class of opioids. This drug acts on the central nervous system by blocking the transmission of pain signals. How this works will affect the body's response to pain. Apart from being in a single dosage form, tramadol can be combined with paracetamol.
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What's that Tramadol
| group | Prescription drugs |
| Category | Opioid pain relievers |
| Benefit | Relieve pain |
| Consumed by | Mature |
| Tramadol for pregnant and lactating women | Category C: Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, but there are no controlled studies in pregnant women. Drugs should only be used if the expected benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. Tramadol can be absorbed into breast milk. If you are breastfeeding, do not use this medicine without consulting your doctor first. |
| Drug form | Capsules, tablets, suppositories and injections |
Warning Before Using Tramadol
- Tell your doctor about any allergies you have. Tramadol should not be given to patients who are allergic to this drug.
- Tell your doctor if you have intestinal obstruction, frequent relapses of asthma, or severe respiratory disease. Tramadol is not recommended for use by patients with these conditions.
- Tell your doctor if you are addicted to alcohol or drug abuse. Tramadol should not be taken with alcoholic beverages because it can increase the risk of fatal side effects.
- Tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, seizures, liver disease, thyroid disease, sleep apnea, kidney disease, diabetes, difficulty urinating, gallbladder disease, or mental disorders, including if you have ever attempted suicide.
- Do not use tramadol if you are or have just taken an MAOI drug in the past 14 days.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy. If taken during pregnancy, this drug can increase the risk of side effects in the baby being born.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking certain supplements, herbal products, or certain medications, including sedatives.
- See your doctor right away if you experience an allergic drug reaction, overdose, addiction, or serious side effect after using tramadol.
Dose and Rules of Use Tramadol
The following is the dose of tramadol based on the purpose of treatment, the age of the patient, and the dosage form of the drug:
Tablet and capsule form
Purpose: Relieves moderate to severe pain
- Mature: 50–100 mg, every 4–6 hours. The maximum dose is 400 mg per day.
- seniors: The dose is adjusted according to the patient's condition and response to treatment.
Injection form
Purpose: Postoperative pain
- Mature: The initial dose is 100 mg, followed by 50 mg every 10–20 minutes. The total dose in the first hour after surgery is 250 mg including the first dose. Thereafter, the dose is given as much as 50–100 mg, every 4–6 hours. The maximum dose is 600 mg per day.
- seniors: The dose is adjusted according to the patient's condition and response to treatment.
Purpose: Relieves moderate to severe pain
- Mature: 50–100 mg, every 4–6 hours. The drug is injected into a vein (intravenous/IV) or into a muscle (intramuscular/IM) over 2–3 minutes.
- seniors: The dose is adjusted according to the patient's condition and response to treatment.
MethodMengUse Tramadolcorrectly
Always follow the doctor's instructions and read the information on the medicine package. Tramadol injection will be given by a doctor or medical personnel under the supervision of a doctor at the hospital. Injectable tramadol is given through a vein (intravenous/IV) or through a muscle (intramuscular/IM).
Tramadol tablets and capsules can be taken before or after meals. Swallow tramadol tablets or capsules whole with the help of water. Do not split, crush, or chew tramadol tablets or capsules, as this may increase the risk of an overdose.
Take tramadol capsules and tablets regularly. Do not start or stop taking the drug or increase or decrease the dose of the drug without consulting your doctor first.
The use of drugs that are not in accordance with the rules can lead to addiction to overdose. In addition, stopping the drug suddenly can lead to withdrawal syndrome. See your doctor right away if you are addicted to tramadol.
Store tramadol at room temperature, in a dry place, and away from direct sunlight. Keep medicine out of reach of children
Interaction Tramadol with Other Drugs
- There are several interactions that can occur if tramadol is used together with other drugs, namely:
- Increased risk of seizures when used with MAOI drugs, such as selegiline
- Increased risk of seizures or serotonin syndrome if used with drugs that can trigger seizures, such as bupropion or an SSRI, SNRI, or tricyclic antidepressant
- Decreased blood levels of tramadol when used with carbamazepine
- Enhanced effect of norepinephrine, lithium, or 5-HT-agonist drugs, eg sumatripan
- Increased risk of bleeding or bruising if used in combination with blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin
Side Effects and DangerTramadol
Some of the side effects that can occur after using tramadol are:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Difficult bowel movements (constipation)
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Gastric pains
- dry mouth
Check with your doctor if these side effects don't improve or get worse. See your doctor right away if you have an allergic reaction or serious side effects, such as:
- Breathing suddenly stops during sleepsleep apnea)
- hallucination
- Easily offended
- Severe stomach ache
- Difficult to urinate
- Loss of appetite
- Seizures
- Unusual tired
- Weight loss
- Irregular heartbeat
- Faint