Ultram
Generic name- Tramadol hydrochloride
Brand name- Ultram
Belonging to the class of medicines called opiate agonists,
Ultram is an established preparation to ease moderate to moderately severe
pain. It acts by altering the mode the human body senses and reacts to
pain. And involvement in the car driving, operation of machinery and a
host of other allied potentially perilous deeds should be avoided while
taking this preparation. One should keep this fact at the back of mind
before going ahead to buy ultram.
How to be taken?
It is quite imperative that Ultram or better recognized as Tramadol should
be taken exactly as directed by the doctor. Do not make any change in
drug's strength or duration between doses without the consent of doctor.
If you skip a dose
The other relevant piece of information that must be weighed before making
any move to buy Ultram is dosage directions concerning a missed dose.
In case, you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you came to know.
If it is nearly time for the intake of next dose, skip the missed dose
and follow your regular dosing plan. Never take two doses of the drug
at once.
Potential side effects
Below are some of the Ultram side effects that one must consider before
buying the preparation either from a local drug store or an online pharmacy:
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Agitation
- Muscles tightness
- Heartburn
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Seizures
- Hives
- Hallucinations
- Itching
Inform your doctor immediately if any of the above mentioned
Ultram side effects get severe and persist longer.
Prerequisites to be pondered
- Never take Tramadol if you ever suffered an allergic reaction due
to it.
- Do not take this preparation just after having large doses of narcotic
pain relievers like Demerol and Percocet ; sleeping pills such as
Halcion and Restoril or psychotherapeutic medicines like antidepressants
and tranquilizers.
- Also avoid the intake of Ultram right after excessive consumption
of alcohol.
- Make your doctor aware if you suffer from ulcer, breathing problems,
liver or kidney problem.
Possible drug interactions
Check with your doctor before making a combined use of tramadol and below
mentioned drugs to be on safer side:
- Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
- "Tricyclic" antidepressants like Elavil and Tofranil
- Major tranquilizers like Thorazine
- MAO inhibitors such as the antidepressants Parnate and Nardil
- Serotonin-boosting antidepressants including Prozac and Zoloft
- Sleeping pills like Restoril
- Narcotic pain relievers including Demerol and Percocet
- Quinidine (Quinidex)
Instructions for storage
Store this pain-reliever in an air tight container at room temperature. |
