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Tramadol

The document provides a detailed drug study for Ultram (Tramadol), an opioid analgesic used for managing moderate to severe pain. It outlines its indications, contraindications, side effects, nursing responsibilities, and monitoring parameters. The recommended dosage is 50-100 mg, administered orally or intravenously every 4-6 hours as needed.

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Tramadol

The document provides a detailed drug study for Ultram (Tramadol), an opioid analgesic used for managing moderate to severe pain. It outlines its indications, contraindications, side effects, nursing responsibilities, and monitoring parameters. The recommended dosage is 50-100 mg, administered orally or intravenously every 4-6 hours as needed.

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MS-Clinical Form 014

Lyceum of the Philippines University


College of Nursing
DRUG STUDY
Drug Name Classification Indication Contraindication Side Nursing Monitoring
and Mechanism Effects/Adverse Responsibilities Parameters
of Actions Reaction

Brand Name: Opioid Analgesic, Used for  Severe  Drowsiness  Monitor mental  Respiratory rate
It binds to mu- moderate to respiratory  Dizziness status, fall risk,  Level of
Ultram opioid receptors severe pain depression  Sedation and advise consciousness
and inhibits management,  History of  Respiratory against driving  Pain levels
norepinephrine including seizures Depression  Monitor  Bowel function
Generic Name: and serotonin cholecystitis-  Concurrent  Nausea and respiratory rate;  Signs of opioid
reuptake, related pain and monoamine Vomiting have naloxone dependence.
Tramadol
providing pain postoperative pain oxidase  Constipation ready for
relief. inhibitor use, overdose
or opioid management.
Dosage: dependence.  Give with food or
antiemetic if
50-100 mg
necessary
Route:  Encourage fiber
intake, hydration,
Oral or IV and mobility
MS-Clinical Form 014

Frequency:

Every 4-6 hours


PRN

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