Tramadol HCI 50mg Capsule 100's

Generic Name: TRAMADOL HCI

Brand Name: OPIODEX

Strength: 50mg

Form: CAPSULE

Manufacturer: FREDUN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

Imported by: AMB HK ENTERPRISES, INC.
Distributed by: PHILRX PHARMA INC.

Classification: ANALGESIC (OPIOID)

Indication/Uses: 

1. Moderate to Moderately Severe Pain

   • Usage: Tramadol is primarily indicated for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain in adults. It is often prescribed for acute pain following surgery or injury.
   • Importance: It offers pain relief when other non-opioid pain medications are inadequate.

2. Chronic Pain Management

   • Usage: Effective for managing chronic pain conditions such as osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and chronic back pain.
   • Importance: Helps improve quality of life by reducing persistent pain and allowing greater functionality.

3. Post-Surgical Pain

   • Usage: Used to alleviate pain after surgical procedures.
   • Importance: Facilitates recovery by managing pain, which enables mobility and reduces the risk of complications such as deep vein thrombosis and pneumonia.

Uses

1. Acute Pain Relief

   • Usage: Can be taken on an as-needed basis for acute pain episodes.
   • Benefit: Provides effective relief from sudden, intense pain, ensuring patients can manage pain spikes effectively.

2. Continuous Pain Management

   • Usage: Often taken on a scheduled basis for continuous pain management in chronic conditions.
   • Benefit: Maintains consistent pain control, preventing breakthrough pain and enhancing daily activities.

Mechanism of Action

• Action: Tramadol works centrally by binding to mu-opioid receptors and inhibiting the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin. This dual mechanism helps in altering the perception and response to pain.
• Benefit: The combination of opioid receptor activation and neurotransmitter reuptake inhibition makes tramadol versatile and effective for various pain types.