tramadol
Moderate pain reliever
Tramadol is a synthetic opioid painkiller used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain.
It works differently from traditional opioids, also affecting serotonin and norepinephrine levels.
Tramadol is considered less potent than morphine but still carries risks of dependence and withdrawal: The doctor prescribed tramadol after my surgery.
Compulsive substance reliance
- dependenceState of needing another
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- narcoticAddictive sedative drug
overdose · substance abuse · naloxone · controlled substance · scheduling · DEA · physical dependence · psychological dependence
Medicinal dispensary
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- doctorLicensed medical healer
- pharmacistMedicine dispensing professional
refill · Rx · dispense · controlled · generic · brand name · extended-release · tablet
Easing of discomfort
- achePersistent dull discomfort
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- chronic painEnduring physical suffering
acute pain · severe pain · postoperative pain · arthritis pain · back pain · fibromyalgia · analgesia · palliative
Treating prolonged bodily suffering
- postoperativeAfter an operation
- post-surgicalFollowing a medical operation
- injury recoveryHealing from bodily damage
- cancer painSuffering from malignant disease
palliative care · pain clinic · multimodal · around-the-clock · titration · maintenance dose · pain scale · quality of life
addiction
Compulsive substance reliance
- dependenceState of needing another
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
narcotic · overdose · substance abuse · naloxone · controlled substance · scheduling · DEA · physical dependence · psychological dependence · tapering
pharmacy
Medicinal dispensary
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- doctorLicensed medical healer
pharmacist · refill · Rx · dispense · controlled · generic · brand name · extended-release · tablet · capsule
pain relief
Easing of discomfort
- achePersistent dull discomfort
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
chronic pain · acute pain · severe pain · postoperative pain · arthritis pain · back pain · fibromyalgia · analgesia · palliative · soothing
chronic pain management
Treating prolonged bodily suffering
- postoperativeAfter an operation
- post-surgicalFollowing a medical operation
- injury recoveryHealing from bodily damage
cancer pain · palliative care · pain clinic · multimodal · around-the-clock · titration · maintenance dose · pain scale · quality of life · rehabilitation
- saludcorazon, gel, spray, dolor, gripe
- medicationspills, Tylenol, capsules, tablets, Xanax
- drugsibuprofen, marijuana, aspirin, meth, cocaine
- controlled substancescocaine, fentanyl, codeine, heroin, morphine
- Neuroactive Drugsdopamine, serotonin, GABA, acetylcholine, norepinephrine
- overprescribed drugsopioids, painkillers, benzodiazepines, antibiotics, oxycodone
tramadolplacebo
Inactive therapeutic substitute
aspirin · acetaminophen · ibuprofen · paracetamol · NSAIDs
tramadolstimulants
Agents that heighten arousal
naloxone · caffeine · amphetamines · naltrexone · methamphetamine