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 by mouth. 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.
Storage
Dispense in a tight container. Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15 - 30°C (59 - 86°F).
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.
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