tramadol (Ultram)

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Introduction

Tradename: Ultram. DEA class 4 agent as of Aug 18, 2014.

Indications

* minimal benefit with significant adverse effects in treatment of knee osteoarthritis or hip osteoarthritis[25]

* no fewer serious adverse effects than oxcodone or hydrocodone for treatment of postoperative pain after hip arthroplasty or knee arthroplasty[27]

Contraindications

pregnancy category = c

safety in lactation = -

Dosage

  • immediate release
    • 50-100 mg PO every 4-6 hours, max 400 mg/day
    • elderly (< 75 years): 50 mg every 6 hours, max 300 mg/day
  • extended release
    • QD dosing, maximum 300 mg/day
    • use with caution in the elderly

Tabs: (immediate release) 50 mg

Tabs: (extended release) 100, 200, 300 mg

Dosage adjustment in renal failure

Pharmacokinetics

elimination via liver

elimination via kidney

Adverse effects

Drug interactions

Laboratory

  • Therapeutic range: 100-300 ng/mL (monitoring not required)

Mechanism of action

More general terms

Additional terms

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