ULTRAM DRUG INFO
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information
is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise
and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that
use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
TRAMADOL - ORAL (TRAH-muh-dall)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Ultram
USES: Tramadol is used for pain relief.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as prescribed.
It is usually taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Use this
medication exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose,
use it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time
than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming. Also,
if used for an extended period of time, do not suddenly stop
using this drug without your doctor's approval. When used
for extended periods, this medication may not work as well
and may require different dosing. Consult your doctor if the
medication stops working well.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause dizziness,
weakness, incoordination, nausea or vomiting, stomach upset,
constipation, headache, drowsiness, anxiety, irritability,
dry mouth, or increased sweating. If any of these effects
persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor
if you develop any of these serious effects while taking this
medication: chest pain, rapid heart rate, skin rash or itching,
mental confusion, disorientation, seizures, tingling of the
hands or feet, trouble breathing. In the unlikely event you
have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical
attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash,
itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing trouble. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history,
especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, seizure disorder,
lung disease, history of drug or alcohol dependency, any allergies
you may have. Limit alcohol as it may add to the dizziness
or drowsiness effects caused by the medication. Because this
drug may make you dizzy/drowsy, use caution performing tasks
requiring alertness such as driving. This medication should
be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss
the risks and benefits with your doctor. Tramadol is excreted
into breast milk. Because the effects on a nursing infant
are not known, consult your doctor before breast- feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription
and nonprescription medications you may use, especially of:
carbamazepine, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), drugs
used to aid sleep, antidepressants (e.g., SSRI-types such
as fluoxetine or fluvoxamine), MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone,
linezolid, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine),
psychiatric medicine (e.g., nefazodone), "triptan"-type
drugs, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), sibutramine. Also,
report use of certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine)
which are also present in many cough-and-cold products. Do
not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist
approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local
poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms
of overdose may include cold and clammy skin, low body temperature,
slowed breathing, slowed heartbeat, drowsiness, dizziness,
lightheadedness, deep sleep, loss of consciousness, or seizures.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as
remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the
next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual
dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store this medication at room temperature
between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from
heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep this and
all medications out of the reach of children. |
