Description
Tramadol 300 mg
Tramadol is a opioid agonist that may be used to treat moderate to moderately severe chronic pain in adults. Extended-release forms of tramadol may be used in adults who require around-the-clock treatment of their pain for an extended period. Brands of tramadol include Conzip, Qdolo, Ultram.
Tramadol is used in the treatment of Back Pain; Chronic Pain, Pain and belongs to the drug class Opioids narcotic analgesics. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Tramadol 300 mg is classified as a Schedule 4 controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act.
Tramadol, sold under the brand name Tramal among others, is an opioid pain medication and a serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor used to treat moderately severe pain. When taken by mouth in an immediate-release formulation, the onset of pain relief usually begins within an hour. It is also available by injection. It is available in combination with paracetamol (acetaminophen).
As is typical of opioids, common side effects include constipation, itchiness, and nausea. Serious side effects may include hallucinations, seizures, increased risk of serotonin syndrome, decreased alertness, and drug addiction. Change in dosage may be recommended in those with kidney or liver problems. It is not recommended in those who are at risk of suicide or in those who are pregnant. While not recommended in women who are breastfeeding, those who take a single dose should not generally have to stop breastfeeding. Tramadol is converted in the liver to O-desmethy ltramadol (desmetramadol) opioid with a stronger affinity for the -opioid receptor.
Tramadol was patented in 1972 and launched under the brand name Tramal in 1977 by the West German pharmaceutical company Grünenthal GmbH. In the mid 1990, it was approved in the United Kingdom and the United States. It is available as a generic medication and marketed under many brand names worldwide. In 2022, it was the 55th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 12 million prescriptions.
