Question: I want to know way
to reduce the adverse effects of tramol (such as dizziness, nausea and vomiting),
when a patient needs to use this drug.
Answer: Tramal® is the
trade name of tramadol(=generic name), which is a group of opioids, tramadol is
indicated for the relief of pain. The side effects that can be found are
drowsiness, constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, confusion, dizziness,
fatigue, itching, respiratory depression.
Drug is used in high doses causes more side effects. For
drowsiness, nausea and vomiting that most patients can tolerate these symptoms,
when using the drug for a while.
To remedy the adverse effects of tramadol, it is
recommended that patients should avoid factors that stimulate symptoms. Such
as; drinking alcohol, rapidly changing posture, some medicines and supplements
such as calcium, antibiotics, muscle relaxation and so on.
However, do not recommend taking other medicines to
reduce side effects from tramadol. If the patient is unable to tolerate side
effects, it may be necessary to consider other types of pain relief medication.
References:
1. Ping NH, Lim C, Francisco JC, Pena LAD, Fajayan LJA,
Solivet ZJN, et al. Mims Thailand. 133rd ed. Bangkok: MIMs (Thailand) Ltd;
2013.
2. McPherson ML. Strategies for the management of
opioid-induced adverse effects. University of Tennessee Advanced Studies in
Pharmacy 2008; 5 (2): 52-7.
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