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
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 drug 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 drug 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 drug. The maximum
daily dose of Ultram drug for people over 75 years of age is 300 mg. Ultram
drug 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 drug. 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 drug 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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intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions,
precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
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