| Drug Name: | Tramadol |
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| Drug Class: | Opioid Analgesic |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Binds to mu-opioid receptors
- Inhibits reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
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| Use: | - Moderate to severe pain relief
- Chronic pain management
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| Side Effects: | - Nausea and vomiting
- Dizziness and drowsiness
- Constipation
- Headache
- Sweating
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to tramadol
- History of seizures
- Acute intoxication with alcohol, hypnotics, opioids, or psychotropic drugs
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| Specialty: | - Pain Management
- Anesthesiology
- Emergency Medicine
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