Ultram, Zydol
Classification: Central nervous system agent, opiate agonist; Narcotic Analgesic
Prototype: Morphine sulfate
Pregnacy Type: C
Availability: 50mg tablets
Actions: Centrally acting opiate receptor agonist that inhibits the uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin, suggesting both opioid and nonoptioid mechanism of pain relief. May produce opoiod-like effects, but causes less respiratory depression than morphine.
Theraputic Effects:
Effective agent for control of moderate to moderate severe pain.
Use: Management of moderate to moderately severe pain.
Contraindication: Hypersensitivity to tramadol or other opoiod...
