Tramaspen 50mg Capsule
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 20 April 2012
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Management of moderate to moderately severe pain.
Dosage (summary)
Initial 50 mg, then 100 mg twice daily; max 200 mg twice daily.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 1 hour, Duration: ~6 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not established; contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- MAO inhibitors
- CNS depressants
- Carbamazepine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to tramadol
- Acute intoxication with CNS depressants
- Narcotic withdrawal treatment
- Respiratory depression
- Increased intracranial pressure
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Constipation
Counselling Points
- Avoid operating machinery
- Do not exceed recommended dose
- Monitor for signs of dependence
Serious warnings
- Risk of addiction and dependence
- Caution in epilepsy
- Risk of respiratory depression
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