PACDOL PLUS 37.5mg Tablet 10s

PACDOL PLUS 37.5mg Tablet 10s works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for PACDOL PLUS 37.5mg Tablet 10s

• Constipation
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Sense of imbalance
• Headache
• Sleepiness
• Agitation and anxiety
• Indigestion
• Convulsions
• Irregular heartbeat
• Shortness of breath
• Itching or rash
• Nervousness

Uses of PACDOL PLUS 37.5mg Tablet 10s

What is it prescribed for?

• Moderate to severe pain

  This medicine is used to relieve moderate to severe pain in patients who require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate.

When not to use?

• Drug dependence and abuse

  This medicine has a high potential for addiction and abuse even at recommended dosages, especially with prolonged use. Appropriate patient monitoring, safety precautions, and management of dose quantity are recommended to reduce the risk of drug abuse.

• Respiratory disorders

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with respiratory disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

• Hypotension

  The use of this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially while getting up from a sitting or a lying position. Patients are advised to get up slowly from a sitting or a lying position to avoid fainting, dizziness, and falling. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

• Reduced fertility

  Prolonged use of this medicine can reduce fertility in males and females in the reproductive age group. Patients should be informed about the potential effect on reproductive capabilities before beginning treatment with this medicine.

• Acute abdominal conditions

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with acute abdominal conditions due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

• Suicidal tendencies

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients exhibiting suicidal tendencies due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered based on the clinical condition.

• Elderly patients

  This medicine should be administered with caution in elderly patients since the risk of severe adverse effects is significantly high. Suitable adjustments in dose quantity and safety monitoring may be required in such cases.

• Withdrawal symptoms

  Abrupt withdrawal of this medicine may cause withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal of this medicine should be undertaken gradually using a dosage-tapering schedule. Symptoms of withdrawal may include tremors, nausea and vomiting, chills and fever, diarrhea, and even hallucinations in some cases.

• Driving or operating machinery

  This medicine may cause dizziness, fainting, and drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Take this medicine as instructed by the doctor. Your dose is likely to be changed by the doctor during the course of treatment and hence all changes should be properly followed. Do not consume this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. You are likely to experience some side effects whenever there is a change in dose quantity or timings. The usage should be stopped gradually over time as instructed.

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• Causes sleepiness

• medlineplus.gov - Tramadol [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a695011.html [cited 2/9/2020]. 2020