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Ultram |
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Ultram |
30 - 50 mg Tablets |
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Ultram |
60 - 50 mg Tablets |
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Ultram |
90 - 50 mg Tablets |
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Ultram Medication Drug Information
The following information is
intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before using this drug.
Online Ultram Use Indication:
Decreasing prostaglandins helps to
reduce pain and swelling. Take by mouth, generally once or twice daily, as
directed by your doctor. To decrease the chance of stomach upset, Ultram
drug is best taken with food. Dosage is based on your medical condition and
response to therapy. Take this medication with 6 to 8 ounces (180-240ml) of
water. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug.
Prescription Drug Ultram Side
Effects:
Ultram side effects includes:
stomach upset, diarrhea, gas or nausea may occur. If these
effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Very
unlikely but report promptly: unusual fatigue, yellowing eyes or
skin, severe headache, unexplained weight gain, change in amount
of urine. If you notice any of the following unlikely but very
serious side effects, stop taking Ultram drug and consult your
doctor or pharmacist immediately: black stools, persistent
stomach/ abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds. In
the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Ultram drug,
seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic
reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble
breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions on using Ultram
prescription:
Tell your doctor your medical
history, including: allergies (especially allergies to drugs such
as sulfas or NSAID like ibuprofen), kidney problems, liver
problems, heart disease, alcohol use, high blood pressure,
swelling (edema), blood disorders (anemia), serious infections,
stomach problems (bleeding or ulcers), asthma, growths in the
nose (nasal polyps), dehydration, poorly controlled diabetes.
Ultram Medication may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of
alcohol, especially when combined with Ultram medicine, may
increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Check with your doctor
or pharmacist for more information. This medication should be
used only when clearly needed during the first 3 months of
pregnancy. It is not recommended for use during the last 6 months
of pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It
is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Due
to the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using
this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding. Caution is advised when Ultram drug is used in
the elderly, as they may be more sensitive to the side effects of
this medication.
Ultram Drug Interaction:
Tell your doctor of all
prescription and nonprescription medications you use, especially
of: fluconazole, lithium, "water pills" (diuretics, e.g.,
furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide), drugs for high blood pressure,
ACE inhibitors (e.g., captopril, lisinopril), corticosteroids
(e.g., prednisone), "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), NSAID
(e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen). Check all prescription and
nonprescription medicine labels carefully since many contain pain
relievers/fever reducers (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or
aspirin) which are similar to this drug. Aspirin, as prescribed
by your doctor for reasons such as heart attack or stroke
prevention (usually these dosages are 81-325 mg per day), should
be continued. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist
approval.
Ultram Overdose:
If Ultram overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe stomach
pain, coffee ground-like vomit, dark stool, ringing in the ears,
change in amount of urine, unusually fast or slow heartbeat,
muscle weakness, slow or shallow breathing, confusion, severe
headache or loss of consciousness.
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