Tramadol
Synonyms / Brand Names: Crispin, Ralivia ER, Ralivia Flashtab, Tramadol HCl BP/EP, Tramal, Ultram, Zydol, Tridural, Tramadol HCl, Tramadol hydrochloride, Tramadolum, Tramodol Hcl, tramadol
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Dosing and Administration
For the short-term (five days or less) management of acute pain, the recommended dose of ULTRACET
is 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain relief up to a maximum of 8 tablets per day.
Individualization of Dose
Low Creatinine Clearance
In patients with creatinine clearances of less than 30 mL/min, it is recommended that the dosing interval
of ULTRACET be increased not to exceed 2 tablets every 12 hours.
Elderly
Dose selection for an elderly
patient should be cautious, in view of the potential for greater sensitivity to adverse events.
Package Insert Resources|FDA Package Insert Resources]
Indications, Contraindications, Side Effects, Drug Interactions, etc.
Calculate Creatine Clearance
On line calculator of your patients Cr Cl by a variety of formulas.
Convert pounds to Kilograms
On line calculator of your patients weight in pounds to Kg for dosing estimates.
Resources|Publication Resources]
Recent articles, WikiDoc State of the Art Review, Textbook Information
Resources|Trial Resources]
Ongoing Trials, Trial Results
& Evidence Based Medicine Resources|Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources]
US National Guidelines, Cochrane Collaboration, etc.
Resources|Media Resources]
Slides, Video, Images, MP3, Podcasts, etc.
Resources|Patient Resources]
Discussion Groups, Handouts, Blogs, News, etc.
Resources|International Resources]
en Español
FDA Package Insert Resources
indications|Indications]
contraindications|Contraindications]
side effects|Side Effects]
drug interactions|Drug Interactions]
precautions|Precautions]
overdose|Overdose]
instructions for administration|Instructions for Administration]
how supplied|How Supplied]
pharmacokinetics and molecular data|Pharmacokinetics and Molecular Data]
FDA label
FDA on Tramadol
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Publication Resources
Most Recent Articles on Tramadol
Review Articles on Tramadol
Articles on Tramadol in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
state of the art review on Tramadol|WikiDoc State of the Art Review]
Textbook Information on Tramadol
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Trial Resources
Ongoing Trials with Tramadol at Clinical Trials.gov
Trial Results with Tramadol
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Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Tramadol
AND (Cochrane Database Syst Rev[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Cochrane Collaboration on Tramadol
AND (Cost effectiveness)}} Cost Effectiveness of Tramadol
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Media Resources
Powerpoint Slides on Tramadol
Images of Tramadol
Podcasts & MP3s on Tramadol
Videos on Tramadol
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Patient Resources
(patient information)|Patient Information from National Library of Medicine]
Patient Resources on Tramadol
Discussion Groups on Tramadol
Patient Handouts on Tramadol
Blogs on Tramadol
Tramadol in the News
Tramadol in the Marketplace
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International Resources
Tramadol en Español
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Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.