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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
To Take This Medication:
Ultram comes as a tablet to take it orally.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Missed Dosage:
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.
Storage:
Dispense Ultram in a tight container. Store
at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15 - 30°C
(59 - 86°F).
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