Drug Study
Drug Study
Drug Study
MEDICATION Classification/ Action Indications Contraindications Side Effects Adverse Effects Nursing Responsibilities
Generic name: CLASSIFICATION Tramadol Frequent (25%– Seizures reported in pts May cause physical
hydrochloride 50 15%): Dizziness, receiving traMADol within dependence.
tramadol Pharmacotherapeutic: Centrally Treatment mg/ml solution for vertigo, nausea, recommended dosage Pts with history of drug abuse
acting synthetic opioid. of moderate constipation, range.
Brand name: injection or are at increased risk for
to severe headache,
infusion is drowsiness. serotonin syndrome misuse or abuse. Take
tramadol pain. contraindicated (agitation, hallucinations, medication only as
Clinical: Analgesic Occasional (10%– tachycardia, prescribed.
Usual dosage/ - in patients who 5%): Vomiting, hyperreflexia). Avoid alcohol, other
frequency have previously pruritus, CNS narcotics, sedatives.
shown stimulation (e.g., May cause suicidal
IV Side drip: Adult: 50- ACTION: Binds to mu-opioid May cause drowsiness,
hypersensitivity to nervousness, ideation
100 mg 4-6 hourly via receptors in CNS, inhibiting anxiety, agitation, and behavior. dizziness, blurred vision.
the active
slow IV over 2-3 ascending pain pathway. tremor, euphoria, Avoid tasks requiring
substance
minutes, IM, or SC inj. Inhibits reuptake of mood swings, Significant: Sleep-related alertness, motor skills until
tramadol.
Max: 600 mg daily. norepinephrine, serotonin, hallucinations), breathing disorders response to drug is
inhibiting descending pain - in patients asthenia, convulsions, reversible established.
Usual route pathways. diaphoresis, adrenal insufficiency,
suffering from Report severe constipation,
dyspepsia, dry severe hypotension,
Oral acute intoxication mouth, diarrhea. hyponatremia, CNS difficulty breathing, excessive
with alcohol, depression. sedation, seizures, muscle
Therapeutic Effect: Reduces hypnotics, Rare (less than weakness, tremors, chest
pain. analgesics, Rarely, drug dependence pain, palpitations.
opioids, or 5%): Malaise, (prolonged use) and
Drug order psychotropic vasodilation, abuse; hypoglycemia
medicinal anorexia,
Side drip of D5W 250 Pharmacokinetics flatulence, rash, Cardiac
cc + 200mg Tramadol products. blurred vision, disorders: Palpitations,
regulated @ 5 cc/hr urinary tachycardia.
- in patients who
retention/frequency, Gastrointestinal
Absorption: Rapidly, almost are receiving disorders: Nausea,
menopausal
completely absorbed after monoamine symptoms. vomiting, dry mouth,
administration. oxidase (MAO) constipation, abdominal
inhibitors or who discomfort, dyspepsia.
Protein binding: 20% Nervous system
have taken them
within the last 14
disorders: Dizziness,
Metabolism: Metabolized in drowsiness, headache,
liver (reduced in pts with days tremor.
advanced cirrhosis). Psychiatric
- in patients with
disorders: Anxiety,
Excretion: Primarily excreted in epilepsy not agitation, emotional
urine. Minimally removed by adequately lability, euphoria,
hemodialysis. controlled by hallucinations,
treatment. nervousness.
Half-life: 6-7 hours
- for use in narcotic
withdrawal
treatment.
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