Evertramal Capsule: Tramadol Hydrochloride 100 mg

What it is

Evertramal is a brand name for tramadol hydrochloride. It belongs to a class of medicines called opioid analgesics, which work by changing how the brain responds to pain. This medicine comes as a 100 mg extended-release capsule and is registered with NAFDAC under number A11-100214.

What it's used for

Evertramal is used for the management of severe and persistent pain that requires an opioid pain reliever. It is meant for patients whose pain cannot be adequately treated with other options, including immediate-release opioids, or who do not tolerate those alternatives.

How it's taken

Evertramal should only be prescribed by a healthcare professional experienced with opioid medicines. The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest time needed to control pain. If a lower dose is not effective, a doctor may consider increasing it only when the expected benefits clearly outweigh the serious risks. Swallow the capsule whole; do not crush, chew, or break it.

Common side effects

Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and headache. Serious side effects may include addiction, abuse, misuse, life-threatening breathing problems, serotonin syndrome (especially when taken with certain other medicines), and opioid-induced hyperalgesia (increased sensitivity to pain). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for a complete list.

Important cautions

Evertramal is not for children younger than 12 years, nor for children under 18 after tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. It should not be used by people with significant breathing problems, acute or severe asthma in an unmonitored setting, or other contraindications. There are risks of dependence, withdrawal, serotonin syndrome, and dangerous interactions with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system depressants. Always follow your doctor's guidance.

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