
NSAIDS and Analgesics
Biomadol®
Brand Name:
Biomadol®
Dosage:
50 mg & 100 mg
Generic Name:
Tramadol
Pharmacotherapeutic Group:
Centrally acting analgesics.
Therapeutic Indication:
Tramadol: Biomadol is indicated for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain. It has been used to treat pain following orthopedic and gynecological procedures, including cesarean section.
Dosage and Administration:
- ADULTS & CHILDREN 16 YR: PO 50–100 mg every 4–6 hr; maximum daily dose 400 mg.
- ELDERLY PATIENTS > 75 YR: PO 50–100 mg every 4–6 hr, maximum daily dose 300 mg.
- RENAL IMPAIRMENT: CRU < 30 ml/min. PO 50–100 mg every 12 hr (maximum 200 mg/day).
- CIRRHOSIS: 50 mg every 12 hours (maximum 100 mg/day).
Side Effects:
- CV: Vasodilation.
- CNS: Dizziness/vertigo; headache; somnolence; stimulation; anxiety; confusion; euphoria; nervousness; sleep disorder; seizures.
- DERM: Pruritus; sweating; rash.
- EENT: Visual disturbances; dry mouth.
- GI: Nausea; diarrhea; constipation; vomiting; dyspepsia; abdominal pain; anorexia; latulence.
- GU: Urinary retention/frequency; menopausal symptoms; increased creatinine; roteinuria.
- HEMA: Decreased hemoglobin.
- HEPA: Elevated liver enzymes.
- OTHER: Asthenia; hypertonia.