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DRUG MECHANISM OF ACTION INDICATION CONTRAINDICATIONS SIDE EFFECTS NURSING

CONSIDERATION

Generic Tramadol modulates the This Tramadol is contraindicated The common side • Ask the patient
Name: descending pain medication is in the following:  effects of Tramadol if he is taking any
Ultram, Ultram pathways within the used to help are: supplements or
ER central nervous system relieve    • Constipation has allergy with
through the binding of moderate to  Patients with    • Nausea tramadol or
Brand Name: parent and M1 severe pain. hypersensitivity    • Vomiting opioids.
Tramadol metabolite to μ-opioid reaction to any opioid    • Dizziness
(Tramal)  receptors and the weak  Patients with    • Agitation • Assess patient’s
inhibition of the reuptake suspected GI    • Sweating bowel and
Classification: of norepinephrine and obstruction    • Rashes bladder function.
Opioid serotonin.  Patients currently on    •
Analgesic MOAIs (monoamine Frequent urination • Monitor vital
oxidase inhibitors) or signs, specifically
Dosage: people who have been blood pressure
50 mg/ml on MOAs in the past and respiratory
fourteen days should rate.
Frequency: not receive tramadol
PRN for pain • Monitor the
Patient’s mental
Route: status due to the
Intravenous addictive
potential of the
drug.