What is Tramadol?
Tramadol, sold under the brand name Ultram among others, is an opioid pain medication used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain.
When taken by mouth in an immediate-release formulation, the onset of pain relief usually begins within an hour. It is also available by injection
Tramadol Prices In South Africa
The pills non-medical users of the drug buy from market women or roadside vendors are typically between 120 and 250 mg, though some speak of strengths of up to 500 mg. They usually cost between 250 and 500 francs (R6 and R12), depending on the dosage.
What is tramadol used for?
Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain, including pain after surgery. The extended-release capsules or tablets are used for chronic ongoing pain.
What is Austell tramadol 50mg used for?
Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol extended-release tablets and capsules are only used by people who are expected to need medication to relieve pain around the clock. Tramadol is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics
Why is tramadol so good?
Its effectiveness as an analgesic is due mainly to the ability of (1R,2R)-tramadol and its more potent metabolite, the corresponding (1R,2R)-O-desmethyl tramadol (known as M1), to bind to μ-opioid receptors and function as weak, yet effective, agonists of these receptors in the central nervous system.
Is tramadol strong or weak?
Tramadol is a strong painkiller from a group of medicines called opiates, or narcotics. It’s used to treat moderate to severe pain, for example after an operation or a serious injury. If you have long-term pain, your doctor may also prescribe it if weaker painkillers no longer work.