TRAMADOL HCL (Tramadol HCL) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

TRAMADOL HCL

What is the Trade Name for TRAMADOL HCL?

Tramadol HCL

What are the Indications for TRAMADOL HCL?

  • 1. Indications and Usage Tramadol hydrochloride tablets are indicated in adults for the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. Limitations of Use Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, even at recommended doses [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.1)], reserve tramadol hydrochloride tablets for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options [e.g., non-opioid analgesics]: Have not been tolerated or are not expected to be tolerated. Have not provided adequate analgesia or are not expected to provide adequate analgesia.

 

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References: https://open.fda.gov/

 

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