Lotram Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Tramadol HCl

Indications/Uses

Management of severe acute or chronic pain & pain during or following diagnostic or surgical procedures.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

50 mg or 100 mg every 4-6 hr. Max daily dose: Not to exceed >400 mg. Patient >75 yr Max daily dose: Not to exceed 300 mg. Patient w/ renal impairment 50 mg-100 mg every 12 hr. Patient w/ liver cirrhosis 50 mg every 12 hr.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Cases of acute intoxication w/ alcohol, sedatives, hypnotics, tranquilizers, other centrally acting analgesics, opioids or psychotropic drugs.

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ epilepsy, & those at risk of seizures; increased ICP, head injury, acute abdominal conditions & those dependent on opioids. Use w/ caution & in reduced doses in patients receiving CNS depressants eg, anaesth agents, phenothiazines, tranquilizers, sedative hypnotics, opioids. Concomitant use w/ MAOIs, neuroleptics, or drugs that lower seizure threshold. Use w/ caution w/ anaesth agents or alcohol to avoid risk of resp depression. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Anorexia, flatulence, vasodilation, orthostatic hypotension, syncope, tachycardia, palpitations, urinary retention, visual & coordination disturbances, anxiety, confusion, euphoria, nervousness, allergic reactions, skin rashes, urticaria & wt loss.

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Drug Interactions

Lowered plasma conc & t¹/₂ w/ drugs that induce hepatic enzymes eg, carbamazepine. May enhance sedative effects of CNS depressants. May increase risk of seizures w/ MAOIs & neuroleptics.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Analgesics (Opioid)

ATC Classification

N02AX02 - tramadol ; Belongs to the class of other opioids. Used to relieve pain.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Lotram cap 50 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Lotram

tramadol

Manufacturer:

Flamingo

Distributor:

Trumed