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Revision as of 00:38, 5 October 2020
Tramadol hydrochloride is an opioid analgesic. It also has noradrenergic and serotonergic properties that may contribute to its analgesic activity. Tramadol is used for moderate to severe pain.
Pronunciation
Tramadol 50mg
| Generic Name 藥名 | HA Code 藥物代碼 | Classification藥物分類 |
|---|---|---|
| Tramdol 50 mg | TRAM01 | DD |
Mechanism of Action
Pain relief
Opioid analgesic, Seretonin norepinerphrine reuptake inhibitor
Equivalent doses of opioid analgesics
| Analgesic/Route | Dose |
|---|---|
| Codeine: PO | 100 mg |
| Diamorphine: IM, IV, SC | 3 mg |
| Dihydrocodeine: PO | 100 mg |
| Morphine: PO | 10 mg |
| Morphine: IM, IV, SC | 5 mg |
| Oxycodone: PO | 6.6 mg |
| Tramadol: PO | 100 mg |
Dosage
Tramadol hydrochloride is given orally, intravenously, or rectally as a suppository.
| Oral | Initially 50 mg PRN, then adjust according to response. Maximum 400mg /day |
|---|---|
| Modify release fomulation | 100-150 mg QD PRN, maximum 400 mg. |
| Moderate to severe acute pain | Initially 100 mg, then 50-100mg q4-6h, maximum 400 mg |
| Moderate to severe chronic pain | |
|---|---|
| Oral | 50 to 100 mg every 4 to 6 hours. The total oral daily dosage should not exceed 400 mg. |
| Rectal | 100mg up to 4 times daily. |
