Ultracet Side Effects

 

Generic Name: acetaminophen and tramadol

 

Ultracet and its uses

The combined action of Tramadol (a narcotic-like pain reliever) and Acetaminophen (a less powerful pain killer, which enhances the action of tramadol). It is indicated under mild to extremely painful conditions, and in other medical conditions, not mentioned here.

 

Certain guidelines to be followed while taking Ultracet medication

When using Ultracet exercise some caution, as carelessness may result in severe problems.

 

Dosage and consumption of the medicine :
Ultram is to be taken orally with a glass of water. Take with or without food but stick to the same regimen through out.

 

Excessive medication can be fatal. Stick to the prescribed dosage. Never exceed or lessen the prescribed dosage by yourself, since doing so may be fatal. The maximum amount of Ultracet is 2 tablets per dose, or 8 tablets per day. Stick to your doctor’s advice on increasing or lowering the dosage. Inform the doctor if you experience any problems.

Also do not use any other Acetaminophen containing drugs, like medicine for common cold, anti histamines or anti allergens, other pain killers etc along with Ultracet. Ask your doctor before going for such medicines.

 

Alcohol consumption is contraindicated when on treatment with Ultracet. Inform the doctor of your alcohol habits.

 

Don’t stop medication all at once: It can cause withdrawal effects if the medication is stopped all at once following a long course or high-dose treatment. Therefore talk to your doctor who would suggest reducing the drug intake gradually and then stopping it completely.

Withdrawal symptoms include nervousness; panic; sweating; loss of sleep, bad nose, cold, or cough; chills; nausea; uncontrollable tremors; diarrhea; and infrequently hallucination (seeing or hearing imaginary things).

 

In case a dose is missed, it can be taken when one remembers. But if so much time has lapsed that the next dose is due then the missed can be skipped and the next dose must be taken. Double dose should not be taken

 

If overdosed, e mergency medical help is needed. Call the emergency centre. Overdose symptoms may manifest as shallow breathing, difficulty in breathing, decreased pupil size, severe drowsiness, fainting, coma, heart attack and convulsions or seizures.

 

Watch out for side effects . Ultracet results in mild to severe side effects. In case of milder side effects, continue with the drug but make sure to see your doctor.

 

Mild side effects may manifest as ,sleepiness, fatigue, light headedness, sleep problems, tremors, nervousness, indigestion, itching, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, dryness of mouth, sweating, problems in eyesight, tingling sensation

If you experience severe side effects , then seek help from your doctor, at once. Don’t take the next dose. See your doctor before continuing with the next dosage. Severe side effects include, seizures or tremors, swelling in any part of the body, difficulty to breath, swallow or talk, and rashes

 

Allergic reactions like hives, swelling of lip, face, throat, and difficulty to breath

Ultracet can also lead to other side effects, not mentioned here. Talk to your doctor if you experience any other problems during the course of treatment..

Discuss with your doctor i f you are taking any other medication or have a history of other medical problems.

Other medical problems may enhance the risk of side effects caused by Ultram. The doctor may adjust your dosage or suggests some special tests in such cases. Inform your doctor if you have a history of other medical problems like,

*  drug allergy (to any drug), asthma, lung problems

  seizures or epilepsy,

*  Head injury, a brain tumor, a stroke,

*  Central nervous system infection,

*  lung problems, diabetes, kidney problems, or liver disease,

*  gastrointestinal troubles

*  had or going to have any surgery in the near future,

*  under depression, having self destructive thoughts,

*  alcohol abuse or drug abuse, or consume more than normal levels of alcohol regurarly or had any liver disorders due to alcohol

*  if you are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding as the drug could harm the fetus, the newborn baby, or a baby consuming breast milk.

Using o ther medications can cause some problems when used along with Ultracet. The drugs may be any of the following:

*   antibiotics like erythromycin, anti fungal agents etc

*  monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, including isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), and tranylcypromine (Parnate) etc

*  abused drugs (street or prescribed drugs), alcohol abuse

*  Drug for anxiety, mental problems, depressions, tricylic antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), clomipramine (Anafranil) etc

*  Drugs for nausea

*  Other pain relievers, sedatives; sleeping pills, tranquilizers

*  muscle relaxants such as cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) etc

*  medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine (Tegretol )

*  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as citalopram (Celexa), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), etc

*  warfarin (Coumadin).

*  other drugs, not mentioned here, like vitamin supplements, herbal products etc, also can interfere with Ultracet. Therefore inform your doctor about any other medication that you are using.

 

Take precautions when on Ultracet treatment .The drug produces a sedative effect, which is increased by consumption of alcohol, or use of other sedation producing drugs like anti allergens, anti depressants, other pain killers etc. Try to avoid activities that need you to be alert like, driving, operating machinery, etc.

 

The medicine Ultracet is a yellow, capsule shaped, coated tablet with the letters O-M one side and 650 on the other.

 

Store the medicine out of reach of children. Store at ambient room temperature and in a damp free place. Do not use outdated medicine or share your medicines.

 

For more information, ask your pharmacist or your doctor. Stick to your doctor’s advice.

 

The information we have provided here is just a guideline may be time sensitive. It is especially for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore we do not stand guarantee for uses outside of the United States.. This drug information recommend any specific therapy for a given patient.. This overview of the drug is only designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners and does not replace their expertise, skill, and judgment. It should not be assumed that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or suitable any given patient. We will not take the responsibility for any kind of outcome by the use of this information. The information given does not cover all possible outcomes of the medication like allergic reactions, or adverse effects. For further queries ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

 

 

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