Drug 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 Taken
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.
Warnings/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.
Missed Dose
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.
Possible
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.
Storage
Dispense in a tight container. Store at 25°C
(77°F); excursions permitted to 15 - 30°C (59 - 86°F).
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a
Ultram overdose include difficulty breathing; shallow, weak breathing; and
seizures.
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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.
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