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.