Description

Tramadol Hydrochloride 50 mg (AMTRAM-S), an opioid pain reliever. The package indicates 100 capsules and is marked Rx, meaning it is a prescription medicine.

General medication information

  • Active ingredient: Tramadol hydrochloride 50 mg.
  • Medication class: Opioid analgesic (pain reliever).
  • What it does: Tramadol changes how the brain and nervous system perceive pain. It is generally prescribed for pain that is significant enough to require an opioid when other options are inadequate. 
  • Common side effects: Sleepiness, dizziness, nausea, constipation, headache, dry mouth, and vomiting can occur. 
  • Important risks: Tramadol can cause dependence, addiction, overdose, seizures, and potentially life-threatening slowed breathing. The risk is particularly important when the dose is increased or when it is combined with other medicines or substances that cause sedation.
  • Avoid alcohol: Alcohol can substantially increase the risk of dangerous sedation and breathing problems. 
  • interactions: It can interact with certain antidepressants and other medicines, potentially causing serotonin syndrome, seizures, excessive sedation, or respiratory depression. Tell your doctor/pharmacist about all medicines and supplements you take.
  • Driving: It can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and impaired coordination, so driving or operating machinery should be avoided until you know how it affects you.
  • Stopping: If taken regularly, it generally should not be stopped suddenly without medical advice because withdrawal symptoms can occur.

Emergency warning: Very slow/difficult breathing, extreme sleepiness, inability to wake up, loss of consciousness, or a seizure can indicate an overdose or serious reaction and requires emergency medical attention.