Information
About Ultram
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.
ULTRAM 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.
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Ultram
is used to help manage moderate to somewhat severe pain,
such as that which occurs following joint surgery.