Tramadol: instructions for use

Tramadol, the instruction for its application is always embedded in the package, belongs to the group of opioid analgesics with a mixed mechanism of action.

In addition, it has a central effect, and also has an effect on the spinal cord. The medicine "Tramadol" provokes hyperpolarization of membranes and slows the transmission of painful impulses, and also enhances the effect of sedatives on the body.

In the drug "Tramadol" tablets and solutions contain tramadol hydrochloride, which is an active substance.

The medicine "Tramadol". Instructions for use: indications

Patients are prescribed in the following cases:

• pain syndromes (after surgery, trauma, and also in patients with cancer);

• analgesic for operative and diagnostic interventions.

The drug "Tramadol". Instructions for use: contraindications

Contraindications include:

• simultaneous application of the drug with MAO inhibitors;

• age less than 14 years;

• respiratory depression;

• severe renal failure;

Hepatic insufficiency in severe form;

• Hypersensitivity to this medicine.

Also it is impossible to accept and at oppression of the central nervous system.

Such cases include poisoning:

• opioid analgesics;

• hypnotics;

• psychotropic drugs;

• alcohol.

All these instructions must be observed.

Medicinal product "Tramadol". Instructions for use: overdose

In case of an overdose, the following symptoms may occur:

• Depression in the respiratory center;

• miosis;

• coma;

• apnea;

• convulsions;

• vomiting;

• collapse.

If any of the symptoms occur, you need to see a doctor urgently so that he or she prescribes a course of treatment or prescribed another medication that will not cause such consequences and worsen your condition.

Medication "Tramadol". Instructions for use: side effects

It is necessary to fully comply with the requirements of the instructions and do not use this medication if it is contraindicated, as this can cause deterioration of health.

Side effects from this drug include:

Nervous system

• anxiety;

• amnesia;

• retardation;

• dizziness;

• impaired cognitive function;

• headache;

• gait instability;

• euphoria;

• weakness;

• emotional lability;

Confusion of consciousness;

• muscle spasms;

• agitation;

• hallucinations;

• increased fatigue;

• Depression;

• sleep disturbance;

• tremor;

• a violation in the coordination of traffic;

• drowsiness;

Sweating;

• convulsions;

• nervousness;

• Paresthesia.

Allergic reactions

• Bullous rash;

• itching;

• exanthema;

• hives.

Digestive system

• difficulty swallowing;

• flatulence;

• vomiting;

• dry mouth;

• diarrhea;

• nausea;

• abdominal pain;

• Constipation.

The cardiovascular system

• Orthostatic hypotension;

• collapse;

• Syncope;

• tachycardia.

Sense organs

• problems with gustatory sensations;

• impaired vision.

Respiratory system

• dyspnoea.

Urinary system

• difficulty urinating;

• retention of urine;

• dysuria.

Other problems

• irregularities in the menstrual cycle.

If you take the drug for a long time, then over time, drug dependence will develop. If then abruptly cancel it, then the syndrome of "cancellation" will begin. In other words, there will be "breaking".

Terms and conditions of storage

It is required to store in a place protected from moisture and from getting light. The most important thing is that the medicine is not available for children, since the drug is a drug.

Storage temperature should be 15-25 degrees Celsius.

The drug is suitable for 5 years. Then, taking it becomes dangerous to health.

Terms of sale in pharmacies

In the drug "Tramadol" description in the instruction says that this medication is included in the list of potent, followed by constant monitoring.

In this regard, "Tramadol" is sold only on prescription.