tramadol(Ultram, ConZip, Qdolo)
Centrally-acting opioid; weak mu-opioid agonist + SNRI activity
Pronunciation
/ˈtræmədɒl/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- tramadol
- Brand names
- Ultram, ConZip, Qdolo
- Therapeutic class
- Centrally-acting opioid; weak mu-opioid agonist + SNRI activity
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take with food if GI upset.
- Do not exceed prescribed dose - seizure risk.
- Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants.
- Do not crush/break ER - dose dumping.
- Constipation common - fluids/fiber, consider stool softener.
Sources
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