TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE
TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE; Generic name: TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: Medsource Pharmaceuticals.
| Brand name | TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE |
|---|---|
| Generic name | TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | Medsource Pharmaceuticals |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablet is indicated for the management of severe and persistent pain that requires an extended treatment period with a daily opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate. Limitations of Use Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, which can occur at any dosages or duration, and because of the greater risks of overdose and death with extended-release opioid formulations [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] , reserve tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options (e.g., non-opioid analgesics or immediate-release o |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets should be prescribed only by healthcare providers knowledgeable about the use of extended-release/long-acting opioids and how to mitigate the associated risks. ( 2.1 ) Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration of time consistent with individual patient treatment goals. Reserve titration to higher doses of tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets for patients in whom lower doses are insufficiently e |
| Warnings | WARNING: SERIOUS AND LIFE-THREATENING RISKS FROM USE OF TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Because the use of Tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablet exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death, assess each patient's risk prior to prescribing and reassess all patients regularly for the development of these behaviors and conditions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] |
| Active ingredient(s) | TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1278980b-4068-df57-e063-6394a90a8742 |