Tramadol PO

Question 1

Tramadol Indications

Answer 1

Moderate to severe pain, particularly if an opiate/ketamine are not going to be administered

Question 2

Tramadol Contraindications

Answer 2

• known severe allergy
• Age less than 12

Question 3

Tramadol Cautions

Answer 3

1. Has been taken within the last four hours
2. Abdominal pain, particularly if unwell or vomiting
3. Age greater than or equal to 75 years, particularly if there’s history of dementia or confusion
4. Confusion, due to anticholinergic activity
5. Pregnancy

Question 4

Tramadol Dose and Administration

Answer 4

50 mg, PO

Question 5

Tramadol Common adverse effects

Answer 5

• Nausea and / or vomiting
• Feeling light-headed or unusual
• Sedation
• Dry mouth

Question 6

Tramadol Mechanism of Action

Answer 6

• Is an analgesic
• It has multiple actions within the central nervous system, including opiate receptor stimulation and inhibition of the re-uptake of noradrenaline and serotonin