tramadol
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5.3
- noun
- /ˈtræməˌdɔl/
- Specialized
:
tramadol
- Moreover, both oxycodone and tramadol were reported as effective in relieving neuropathic pain.
Examples
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Tramadol should only be considered as 'rescue' analgesia because of concerns about long-term use.
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Tramadol can also be a useful opioid analgesic, although its effect is often limited by nausea in older people.
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Consider tramadol only if acute rescue therapy is needed.
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The effects of tramadol can also cause psychological and physical dependence.
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Now, the prescribing information for this medication contains numerous warnings about the potential for tramadol abuse.
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Today, there are a number of effective pain medications available to pets, like gabapentin, buprenorphine, and tramadol.
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Tramadol is a centrally acting analgesic that acts as a weak stimulator of opioid receptors while inhibiting norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake.
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After her surgery, the doctor prescribed tramadol to help manage her pain.
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He took tramadol following his injury, which significantly reduced his discomfort.
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The nurse explained that tramadol is often used to treat pain after medical procedures.
Synonyms
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Medicine you take to reduce pain
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5.5
A medicine that reduces pain without putting you to sleep
How Strong
- NSFW
52
7.9
- NSFW
155
4.9
- Specialized
1
5.3
- Specialized
23
3.2
- UK
2
2.5
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tramadol is a made-up drug name, but a helpful way to remember it is to think of a tram carrying away dol. Dol comes from 'dolor', a word for 'pain', so tramadol is a medicine that takes pain away.