Ultram to get relief from chronic pain
Ultram is a narcotic pain reliever that is often prescribed for a moderate to moderately severe pain in adults. The drug Tramadol is a synthetic analogue of codeine which has less potential for abuse compared to other opioid agonists. It works in brain where it alters body’s response to the pain. The mechanism of action is through binding to a special receptor known as μ-opioid receptor in spinal cord and brain. This way it helps in inhibiting the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin. Which in turn blocks the pain signalling at nerve level such a way that body experiences less pain due to the physical condition of body it is suffering from.
Ultram is mainly used as a pain control agent during labour though it is avoided during pregnancy and nursing. To treat post-operative pain after a surgery or as a pain controller in arthritis patients and many such situations. The onset of action is within one hour after taken orally and it takes 3-4 hours to reach the peak of action. The half-life of Ultram is 6-7 hours and excretion is through urine.
The drug can be misused because it has some potential effect on the body because they show one tenth effectiveness of morphine and equal effect of pethidine and codeine. Therefore the usage of drug is strictly restricted and used only for therapeutic purposes. The user needs a prescription to get the drug online or offline because there are chances of misuse.
How Ultram can be used for chronic pain:
Ultram is available in various strengths and forms. It is available in different formulation such as,
Immediate-release form of Ultram: Ultram is available as tablet that is prescribed to be taken orally every 4-6 hrs as required. It is mainly prescribed in case of chronic pain such as sciatica, back pain and post-operative pain followed by spine surgery. Immediate release form is best suitable for patients who do no not require 24-hour pain relief.
Extended-release Ultram: Ultram ER (Extended release) tablets contains more medication than a regular dose. The ER form is formulated to release the drug in body gradually over a 24 hour period and should be strictly taken once a day. These formulations are designed to help patients with chronic pain and can help stay ahead of the pain or before it becomes too intense to bear to promote sounder sleep. Extended-release medication should not be crushed or split as it could cause dangerously strong amount of dosage to be taken at once. The maximum dosage of ER form is 300 mg a day and dosage may be decrease for those suffering from hepatic or renal impairment.
Treatments for Lower Back Pain
Ultram can create a feeling of wellbeing as it belongs to opioid class by U.S. Food and Drug Administration and it is describes as a narcotic like because it is a drug with slightly different chemical structure than other drugs of this class. Ultram is advised for treatment of lower back pain for one to two weeks to reduce the risk of dependency. As the body may develop tolerance to tramadol quickly, making it less effective over time. Doctor may suggest longer intervals between doses for people older than 75.
Treatment for Sciatica:
Sciatica a medical condition characterized by severe pain going down through leg to lower back. The pain can be in back, outside, or in leg and lower back. Sometimes numbness or weakness may occur in different parts of affected foot and leg. The chronic pain in sciatica may be due to spinal disc herniation on lumbar or sacral nerve roots. Treatment can be given using Ultram ER and is generally recommended that people can continue with activities to best of their abilities. If the pain does not reduce with medication, for more than six weeks, then surgery may be an option.
Dose adjustments needed for elderly:
Patients of age more than 65 years should usually start at a low end of the dosing range and can be increased slowly bases on the effectiveness and tolerance. Patients older than 75 years of age should take a maximum dose of regular release oral tablets of 300 mg per day in divided doses.
The dosing interval should be adjusted and the actual dose of the drug may be reduced. It is always better to talk to your doctor regarding the need for adjusted doses with any medication.
How to Use Ultram ER:
The tablets can be used as per the prescription and dosage suggested by a doctor. Check the label on the medicine for the dosage instructions.
Take Ultram ER orally with or without food. Swallow the tablet without crushing it. Do not take two doses at once, if you have skipped one. If it is the time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and get back to the regular schedule.
Ultram is used for treating various kinds of pains. It is also available as an OTC (Over the counter) drug at a cheap price.
Ultram can be a habit-forming drug:
As Tramadol is structurally related to the Opioid class of drugs like morphine and codeine, it can be associated with addiction, psychological and physical dependence and withdrawal. People who have a habit of taking narcotic drugs are at a higher risk of addiction. Illicit actions to obtain drug may occur in people even without a prior addiction also.
Withdrawal symptoms like diarrhoea, nausea, sweating, anxiety, shivering, and insomnia, tremors, pain and hallucinations may occur if intake of tramadol is stopped abruptly. Make sure to consult with your doctor before discontinuing tramadol treatment. Do not discontinue the treatment on your own.
Buying Ultram drug safely:
Do not try to get Ultram drug illegally which may run you in to trouble as the supply and sale of Ultram are strictly restricted in the state. It should be used only for therapeutic usages and any purchase without prescription is illegal. The drug can be purchases at the drug store or order by online shopping through e-pharmacies. By shopping online, one can save lots of money as the medications are securely and safely packed before delivering over the door.