Tramadol is said to be a synthetic pain reliever. Just like
morphine, tramadol binds to the receptors of the brain, narcotic and opioid,
which are responsible for transmitting the sensations of pain from throughout
the human body to the brain. Tramadol is not a non-steroidal anti infalmmatory
drug (NSAIDs). It doesn’t, therefore, have the risk of stomach ulcers or
internal bleeding like the NSAIDs.
USES OF TRAMADOL
The following are the uses of tramadol
- Tramadol is prescribed to treat moderate to moderately severe pain after an operation or an injury.
- By acting on the nerve cell in the brain and the spinal cord, it interrupts the pain messages that are sent to the brain and makes you not feel the painful sensation.
- Benefit of taking this drug is that it can make you feel less or no pain.
SIDE EFFECTS OF USING TRAMADOL
Some of the commonly reported side effects of tramadol are
- Indigestion
- Euphoria
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Weakness
- Drowsiness
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Spasticity
- Some of the less commonly reported side effects are
- Itching
- Sweating
- Dry mouth
- Visual disturbances
- Vertigo
- Rashes
- Diarrhea
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Tramadol is not for children under the age of 12. It should also not be given to children under the age of 18 to treat the pain after surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids. Moreover, the children between the age of 12 to 18 years who have obstructive sleep apnea or lung disease should not be given tramadol.
- Tramadol is habit forming. Therefore, misuse of this drug can result in abuse and addiction. You should not hand this drug over to people who had a history of drug abuse and addiction. Never sell this drug either. It is against the law.
- Take this drug as prescribed by the doctor. Do not consume it for a longer period of time or for shorter period than how it is prescribed.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU OVERDOSE?
Overdosing on this drug can have severe repercussions.
Overdosing on tramadol can lead to confusion, drowsiness, vomiting, bluish
discoloration to lips and fingernails, shallow breathing coma or even death.
Treatment: Overdosing
on Tramadol is a severe medical emegency and it needs immediate medical
attention. In the event of an overdose, a medication named Naloxone can be used
to block some of the effects of Tramadol on the body. This can eventually help
save the person’s life. This medication can either be injected to the muscles
or given using a nasal spray. Detox is essential after a Tramadol overdose. It
is essential that the person who has overdosed on tramadol should receive
professional emotional support along with medical oversight. Making the person
go through it alone and not giving him any emotional support is not good.
TRAMADOL INTERACTIONS
Before you start taking Tramadol, tell your doctor all about
the other medicines that you are currently taking which includes prescribed and
non-prescribed medicines, vitamins or any other complementary remedies like
herbal products. This is because these medicines have chances of interaction
with Tramadol
The following list contains some, if not all, of the
medicines that can interact with tramadol:
- · Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
- · Medicines for psychosis (antipsychotics)
- · Medicines for convulsions or fits (like carbamazepine)
- · Lithium
- · Blood thinning drugs (anticoagulants) such as warfarin


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