Ultram Pain Relief Medication
Ultram is a non-opioid prescription
pain relief medication that is meant to help
alleviate moderate to moderately severe pain.
Ultram is a synthetic analgesic,
not an anti-inflammatory, which means that people who cannot take
anti-inflammatory drugs do to their side effects, can often take Ultram to help
relieve their
pain.
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Uses of Ultram
Ultram is an analgesic used to treat or prevent pain.
Ultram Directions
Follow the directions for using Ultram provided by your doctor. Store Ultram
at room temperature, away from heat and light.
Ultram Side Effects
Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include:
- dizziness
- nausea
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- constipation
- headache
- or sweating.
If they continue
or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check with your doctor as soon as
possible if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- skin rash
- itching
- seizures
- or hallucinations.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
Ultram Precautions
Do not exceed the recommended dose or take Ultram for longer than
prescribed. If you experience difficulty breathing or tightness of chest;
swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or develop a rash or hives, tell your
doctor immediately. Do not take any more Ultram unless your doctor tells you
to do so. Avoid alcohol while you are using this medicine. Ultram will add
to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Do not drive, operate
machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how
you react to this medicine. Using Ultram alone, with other medicines, or
with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other
potentially dangerous tasks. Before you begin taking any new medicine,
either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. For women: if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your
doctor the benefits and risks of using Ultram during pregnancy. Ultram is
excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Ultram.
Ultram Drug Interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine
from doing its job. Consult your pharmacist or physician if you have
questions about drug interactions with Ultram.
Missed Dose of Ultram
If you miss a dose of
Ultram, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost
time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular
dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ultram Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include cold and clammy
skin, low body temperature, slowed breathing, slowed heartbeat, drowsiness,
dizziness, lightheadedness, seizures, deep sleep, and loss of consciousness.
The Use Of Ultram: Blocking Nerves to Relieve the Pain
Submitted July 12, 2006
Ultram
is a
pain
medication that is used for all kinds of pain. Most pain associated with
the use of
Ultram
is severe and/or chronic pain.
Ultram
patients generally use
Ultram
at short periods at a time to avoid addiction.
Ultram
is to be
used in 5 day periods and is to be taken once a day or otherwise directed by
a physician.
Ultram
works within the first couple of hours taken.
Ultram
is to be taken orally with water and the effects will last up to 24
hours.
Ultram
works by blocking nerve endings that go to the brain.
Ultram is only
one of the pain medications that are available without having to go into any
major nerve blocking using needles. FOR REALLY SEVERE PROCEDURES – medical
physicians may try a direct approach.
Nerve Block
(Ultram)
Sympathetic nerve block interrupts the transmission of pain signals from a
group of nerve cell bodies (called a ganglion). When treating an upper
extremity, it is called a stellate ganglion block. A small needle is used to
inject an alpha adrenergic antagonist alongside the windpipe. When treating
a lower extremity the nerve block is performed in the lower (lumbar).
The procedure, usually performed by an anesthesiologist familiar with the
technique, involves the insertion of a needle into the appropriate location
and the injection of anesthesia into the ganglion. The effect is monitored
over time.
Sympathectomy Patients
who have a good but temporary response to nerve block may be candidates for
sympathectomy. The goal of surgery is suppression of sympathetic nervous
system activity in the affected area.
A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit may be used to
treat the affected area. In some cases, spinal cord stimulators are
implanted permanently to supply a low intensity impulse to a location in the
spinal cord in an attempt to interrupt the pain signals that are being
transmitted to the brain.
Psychosocial Support RSD/CRPS patients often become depressed and anxious
because of chronic pain and loss of physical ability. Counseling, support
groups, and chronic pain center programs help patients learn coping
strategies and provide emotional and psychological support.
Ultram
Without the use of
many treatments, Ultram may help. Consult a doctor before the use
of Ultram and find out if Ultram pain medication may be an option for
you. This article is for the knowledge of Ultram and the different
approaches to take or consider taking when in severe pain.
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