Tramadol is a prescription pain medication. Here’s an overview:
- Type: Synthetic opioid analgesic (also affects serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake).
- Uses: Treats moderate to moderately severe pain (e.g., after surgery, chronic pain, injury).
- Forms: Oral tablets, capsules, extended-release tablets, oral solution, and injections (in some countries).
- Mechanism: Works partly like opioids (binding to mu-opioid receptors) and partly like certain antidepressants (modulating serotonin and norepinephrine).
Risks:
- Can cause dependence and addiction if misused.
- May lead to respiratory depression (slowed breathing) at high doses or when combined with other depressants (like alcohol, benzodiazepines, or other opioids).
- Can increase risk of seizures, especially at higher doses or with certain antidepressants.
- May trigger serotonin syndrome if taken with other serotonergic drugs (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, etc.).
⚠️ Important: Tramadol should only be used under medical supervision and exactly as prescribed.
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