Tramanam is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Tablet. Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Tramanam have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Tramanam depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Tramanam include Dizziness, Drowsiness, Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tramanam can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Tramanam are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Tramanam has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Tramanam related warnings talks about Tramanam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Tramanam is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Asthma are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Tramanam have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Tramanam may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Tramanam is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Tramanam is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tramanam is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Tramanam safe for pregnant women?
Tramanam can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Tramanam right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Tramanam safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Tramanam may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Tramanam should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Tramanam on the Kidneys?
Tramanam has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tramanam on the Liver?
Side effects of Tramanam rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Tramanam on the Heart?
Tramanam may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Tramanam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tramanam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tramanam habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Tramanam can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Tramanam you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Tramanam is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tramanam cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Tramanam
Taking Tramanam with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tramanam
Taking Tramanam with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Tramanam can be taken to provide relief from moderate to severe headache. It is also used in the treatment of acute migraine that causes intense headache along with other drugs such as paracetamol.
Tramanam contains tramadol which is an opioid analgesic (pain-killer). It is presumed that tramadol provides relief from pain by binding to certain receptors (mu-opioid receptors) in our brain and by preventing the reuptake of chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) serotonin and norepinephrine. In this way Tramanam provides relief to the patient from moderate to severe pain.
Yes, Tramanam may cause sweating but it occurs only in a few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of sweating is unknown but it is presumed that sweating occurs due to stimulation of sweat glands which causes excess sweating.
Yes, Tramanam may cause constipation in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this medicine. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug, then try to eat fibre rich food, take digestive enzyme and laxatives might be helpful in reducing constipation.
No, Tramanam should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug can result in unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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