Generic Tramadol
Ultram 50 mg - 30 Tabs $45
Ultram 50 mg - 90 Tabs $75
Brand Name Ultram
Ultram 50 mg - 30 Tabs $88
Ultram 50 mg - 90 Tabs $154 |
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Drug Uses
Ultram is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It also may
be used to treat pain caused by surgery and chronic conditions such as cancer
or joint pain. Ultram works by decreasing the brain's perception and response
to pain. It also reduces the size or magnitude of the pain signal passed
from one nerve to another. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other
uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How Taken
Ultram comes as a tablet to take it orally. It usually is taken every 4-6
hours as needed. It may be taken with or without food. Follow the directions
on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to
explain any part you do not understand. Take Ultram exactly as directed.
Ultram can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose take it more often,
or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to.
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Ultram, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease; liver
disease; or a history of alcohol or drug dependence. You may not be able
to take Ultram, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring
during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Ultram is
in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether
it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without
first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is also not known whether
Ultram passes into breast milk. Do not take Ultram without first talking
to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. If you are over 75 years
of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from Ultram. The
maximum daily dose of Ultram for people over 75 years of age is 300 mg. Ultram
is not approved by the FDA for use by children younger than 16 years of age.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost
time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing
schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Possible Side Effects
Although side effects from Ultram are not common, they can occur. The most
frequently reported events were in the central nervous system (Migraine,
Speech disorders) and gastrointestinal system (Gastrointestinal bleeding,
Hepatitis, Stomatitis, Liver failure). Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms
are severe or do not go away: dizziness, headache, drowsiness, blurred vision,
upset stomach, vomiting, and diarrhea. If you experience any of the following
symptoms, call your doctor immediately: fast heartbeat, redness, swelling,
and itching of the face, numbness or tingling of the hands and feet, difficulty
breathing, changes in urination, seizures.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Ultram overdose include
difficulty breathing; shallow, weak breathing; and seizures.
More Information
Do not drink alcohol while taking Ultram. Alcohol may cause a dangerous decrease
in breathing and/ or liver problems when used during treatment with Ultram.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous
activities. Ultram may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness
or drowsiness, avoid these activities. Avoid sleeping pills, tranquilizers,
sedatives, and antihistamines except under the supervision of your doctor.
These drugs may increase drowsiness caused by Ultram.
Disclaimer
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that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions,
precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be
construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient.
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