Tramadol 100 mg

Description

Tramadol Extended-Release (ER) 100 mg oral tablet or e L010 pill or  is an optimal dosage strength and is ordinarily directed by almost all certified doctors in the USA in order to efficiently and effectively treat patients experiencing physical pain. This pharmaceutical medicine may help adults in providing relief from moderate to severe chronic pain occurring in them. Typically, this generic pain reliever drug belongs to an Opioids (narcotic analgesics) drug class and is usually considered to be less potent or efficient as compared to several opioids.

On 3rd March, 1995, Tramadol medication was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is perfectly suitable for an efficient use in various health conditions like injury-related pain, post-surgical pain, chronic pain etc. This prescription medicine is sold in the US market by Ultram, a popular brand name and belongs to an another class of antidepressant drugs known as serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

Tramadol Hydrochloride is an active ingredient drug and health care professionals may prescribe the starting dose of 100 mg per tablet once in day for the management of moderate to severe pain. At the beginning, it was first categorized like a non-controlled property. However, in 2014, it was further re-categorized under Schedule IV of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) with some restrictions imposed while prescribing to patients experiencing chronic pain.

Basic Details of Tramadol hydrochloride 100mg

• Manufacturer’s: Pfizer, Mylan, Johnson & Johnson, Roche and Teva Pharmaceuticals
• Dosage Form Availability: Oral Tablets ( Immediate-Release and Extended-Release Tablets), Oral Drops, Oral Capsules, Injections, Effervescent or Carbon Tablets ( Dissolve in H2O and Release CO2).
• Dose & Dosages:  Immediate-Release from 50 mg to 400 mg  Oral Tablets, Extended-Release from 100 to 300 mg Oral Tablets
• Alternative Brand Names: Ultram, Ultram ER (Extended-Release Tablet Form), Ryzolt, Zytram XL (Tramadol Hydrochloride Controlled Release Tablets), Conzip and Tramadol HCl (Generic Form)
• Available in Countries: United States, Australia, Germany, United Kingdom, Brazil, France, Canada and South Africa

Mechanism of Action

The mechanism of action about Tramadol medicine is somewhat differ as being compared to other opioids. In addition, it serves as a dual mechanism related to both an opioid receptor and reuptake inhibitor. The activation of opioid receptors binds in the brain as well as spinal cord, like other opioids.

Thus, this interactivity helps in reducing the sensitivity of pain. Also, the reuptake inhibitor helps in balancing the activity of two prime neurotransmitters (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain, which in turn further helps in alleviating pain and contribute to overall well-being.

Therefore, this generic drug changes the activity of brain signals and central nervous system helps in perceiving and responding to occurring pain in a patient’s body.

If an initial dose of Tramadol 100 mg is consumed then it is absorbed in the liver into its active form, which is more efficient in binding to opioid receptors. The medicine and its bio-transformation are then urinated  majorly through the kidneys.

Doses & Strength of Tramadol er 100mg tablet

For effectively treating patients experiencing chronic pain, the Tramadol is available in form of both oral disintegrating tablets and capsules to be swallowed with prescribed minimal doses from 50 mg to 200 mg.

This generic medication is also available in topical formulations, which includes either creams or gels. They are effectively used for restricting body pain, which are rarely prescribed by a doctor and may differ in their efficacy.

50 mg is starting dosage strength of Tramadol Immediate-Release(IR) oral tablet. In many instances, it is prescribed to be consumed from 4 to 6 hours as required for relieving moderate to severe pain in patients.

To provide sudden relief from chronic pain, 100 mg is the initial dose and dosage of Tramadol Extended-Release (ER) oral tablet and to be taken by individuals experiencing pain-related disorder but within 24 hours.

The two significant dosages of Tramadol ER oral tablets, including 200 mg and 300 mg, which are normally prescribed once in a day time by health care professionals to alleviate the pain in patients. They also release the drug slowly as time passes.

The dosages of Tramadol oral capsules comes in 100 mg and 200 mg, which are used for pain management and to be taken every 4 to 6 hours as  required, based on the dosage form and individual’s response.

Side Effects of Tramadol 100 mg white pill

If patients take more than prescribed dosage of Tramadol medicine without doctor’s prescription, they may lead to the risk of common and serious side effects. Nausea, Vomiting, Dry Mouth, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Constipation , Headache etc., are common side effects that may occur in individuals, if misuse, overdose or addicted to this generic drug.

If people are experiencing either minor or major symptoms of any pain-related disorder, they may lead to the risk of some serious side effects such as seizures, serotonin syndrome (particularly when used with several serotonergic medications), severe allergic reactions, respiratory depression and so on.

Thus, if these side effects can occur in patients experiencing moderate or severe pain, they should instantly consult to a doctor and take according to the prescribed dosages of Tramadol medicine.

Precautions

• Patients do not abruptly stop taking the usual and prescribed dosages of tramadol drug without doctor’s prescription, as withdrawal symptoms may occur.
• Tramadol generic medicine should be used cautiously in patients experiencing any severe side effect such as seizures, or liver and kidney related problems. Also, it can easily be interacted with several drugs, so it is essential to speak to a doctor once while taking any other medications.
• To overcome the risk of side effects as well as addiction, Tramadol 100 mg should be used certainly as prescribed by a healthcare professional.
• Overdose of Tramadol drug may affect to both pregnant women, their unborn child and also while breastfeeding.
• While taking the prescribed dosages of Tramadol medicine, do not combine with alcohol and other drug interactions.