Tramadol

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Description

Patients are prescribed strong opioid analgesics which quickly arrest any pain during painful syndrome. A drawback of these drugs is side effects and a medical addiction. The only medicine which stands out from the entire medical group is Tramadol.

 

What is Tramadol?

Tramadol is an opioid analgesic of the central action which arrests acute pain and has a low toxicity. The pharmacological action of Tramadol happens due to the bind to opiate receptors in the spinal cord and brain, so that the conductivity of the nerve impulses is reduced.

 

Besides arresting pain, this medicine inhibits a respiratory center and inhibits cough. Tramadol provides a light sedative effect and calms down a central nervous system. A pain-relieving effect appears within 15-20 minutes after the use of the single dose of Tramadol Tramadol and lasts for 5-6 hours.

 

As the mechanism of the action is similar to other opioid analgesics, Tramadol is a safer pain-relieving product. Binding of Tramadol with opiate receptors is by 6000 times weaker in comparison with Morphine, and it means that a probability of the development of a medical addiction is lower.

 

Using Tramadol in therapeutic doses does not cause a medical addiction. However, in case of the prolonged therapy, a tolerance of the action of the medicine is developed, so that a regular increase of a dose is needed.

 

Directions for the use

Tramadol is prescribed to arrest a painful syndrome of the middle and high severity during inflammatory, vascular, neurological pathologies, and during traumas.

 

Contraindications for the use

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  • Children under 14 years
  • Acute intoxication with products, depressing the central nervous system: alcohol, psychotropic substances, sedatives, sleeping pills
  • Renal/hepatic insufficiency
  • Increased risk of suicide
  • Pregnancy
  • Lactation

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Usage and dosage

The daily dose and scheme of the use of Tramadol depends on the medical image of a patient: pain symptoms, pain origin, patient’s age and body weight.

 

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  • If painful syndrome of them idle severity, a single dose of Tramadol is 50 mg
  • If severe acute pain, a single dose of Tramadol can be 100 mg (2 pills by 50 mg)
  • The pills can be used with interval of 6 hours (4 times per day)
  • The maximal daily dose of Tramadol is 400 mg

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Tramadol should be used within a short term in order to lower the risk of the side effects. The pills will help to arrest pain till detecting a cause of it, and then a complex treatment will be required.

 

Probable side effects

Using Tramadol can cause the side effects in the CNS: dizziness, weakness, sleepiness, and confusion.

 

Taking the medicine in the minimal doses will help to avoid the side effects and maximally lower their intensity.

 

Buy Tramadol online

In most countries, a sale of Tramadol is strictly controlled, and therefore you can buy Tramadol by a prescription in the city pharmacies. If you do not have a prescription, Tramadol can be ordered in the online pharmacy. Buying a medicine in the proved and reliable online pharmacies, you can be confident in the high quality of the pills and their efficiency.

 

Due to the direct supplies of Tramadol from the manufacturer, the optimal conditions are created for buyers, and the medicine is for sale at minimal price. You can buy Tramadol online by 3 times cheaper than in the city pharmacy, and if you buy a big pack, you will save even more money. The shipment of Tramadol is made into any country, by any convenient for your method.

 

Tramadol FAQ

[toggle title=”Is tramadol an opioid?” state=”close”]Contrary to what many have been led to believe, tramadol is considered an opioid medication. Like morphine and hydrocodone, tramadol binds to and activates the mu opioid receptor. This provides the necessary relief from pain. Like other opioids, frequent use of tramadol could lead to physical dependency. A sudden withdrawal of this source of opioids will lead to a person experiencing withdrawal symptoms.  [/toggle]

[toggle title=”Is tramadol safe for use by people with a history of chemical addiction?” state=”close”]This question arises since many people have been led to believe that tramadol is not an opioid. This makes them think that the drug does not pose a risk of addiction or relapse. This false sense of security could be an addict’s undoing. The use of tramadol needs to be monitored. If any signs of addiction are discovered, the use of this drug should be stopped. The risks of using this drug also need to be disclosed. [/toggle]

[toggle title=”Is tramadol ever the best option?” state=”close”]In cases where other over the counter medications do not treat pain as expected, then tramadol is an excellent choice. Cases of nerve pain such as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy or Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) are good candidates of tramadol. Tramadol is very effective in treating nerve pain. [/toggle]

[toggle title=”Is tramadol unique in any way?” state=”close”]Apart from stimulating an opioid, analgesic effect, this drug is a serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This means that tramadol does work as a weak anti-depressant. This mechanism is what makes tramadol very effective against nerve pain. Most types of nerve pain respond well to anti-depressants. The fact that tramadol is an opioid and an anti-depressant makes it quite unique. [/toggle]

[toggle title=”Does tramadol have an alternative?” state=”close”]Recently, an alternative to tramadol was made available. The drug is known as Nucynta. Nucynta has both the serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibiting effect and the opioid binding ability, just like tramadol. This new drug has fewer side effects than tramadol, making it a worthy alternative. [/toggle]

[toggle title=”What are the common side effects of using tramadol?” state=”close”]Even though Tramadol is a weak opioid, side effects such as initial drowsiness and dizziness can be experienced. Nausea and headaches are also common. After the body adjusts to the drug, most of these side effects go away. Experiences with tramadol vary from one user to another. All in all, this drug is ranked as a well-tolerated pain medication. It is the best choice for the right individual, but not the right choice for all. Getting better knowledge of tramadol will help those who seek to use it to treat their pain.[/toggle]