Ultram - Tramadol hydrochloride tablets

(Tramadol hydrochloride tablets) Ultram is a prescription medication indicated for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain. Because it is not a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), there is not as much risk of stomach ulcers or internal bleeding with Ultram. Ultram was approved March 3, 1995 by FDA

Name : Ultram (Tramadol hydrochloride tablets) is a centrally acting analgesic.

Ultram is a prescription medication used to treat pain. Ultram received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in March 1995. Tramadol, the main ingredient in Ultram, has been prescribed for more than 55 million patients worldwide and more than 21 million patients in the United States.

What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Ultram?

Do not take Ultram without first talking to your doctor if you

• Seizures have been reported as a rare side effect of treatment with Ultram. The risk of seizures may be increased in patients who have any of the conditions or are taking any of the medications listed below:
• have a history of seizures or epilepsy
• have a head injury
• have a metabolic disorder
• have a central nervous system infection
• are experiencing alcohol or drug withdrawal
• are taking a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), clomipramine (Anafranil), and others...
• are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate)
• are taking a psychiatric medication such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), haloperidol (Haldol), loxapine (Loxitane), mesoridazine (Serentil), perphenazine (Trilafon), thioridazine (Mellaril), thiothixene (Navane), and others...
• are taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) such as fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or citalopram (Celexa)
• are taking a narcotic pain reliever such as codeine, fentanyl (Duragesic), hydromorphone (Dilaudid), meperidine (Demerol), hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lorcet, Lortab, others), morphine (MS Contin, MSIR, RMS, Roxanol, others), oxycodone (Roxicodone, Percocet, Percodan, others), propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet, others), and others...
• are taking promethazine (Phenergan) or prochlorperazine (Compazine)
• are taking sibutramine (Meridia)
• are taking bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)
• are taking cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

Before taking Ultram, tell your doctor if you have

• kidney disease
• liver disease
• 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

Warnings

Do not drink alcohol don't use sedatives, tranquilizers, antihistamines, or narcotic pain relievers while taking 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.

You should avoid combining it with other drugs that also increase the risk of seizures such as cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), promethazine (Phenergan), and haloperidol (Haldol).

Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products, without first talking to your doctor during treatment with Ultram.

Patients over the age of 75 may require a reduced dosage amount.

Do not take more than the prescribed amount for this medication.

Remember, keep Tramadol and all other medications out of the reach of children, never share your medications with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed