Tramacip 50 MG Capsule

An opioid agonist, Tramacip 50 MG Capsule works as a pain reliever, providing relief from both moderate and severe pain. Similar to endorphins, it binds to the receptors in your body. These receptors will decrease the pain messages that your body generally sends to the brain when you are in pain. The medicine has to be taken orally and is available in three forms - an immediate-release tablet, an extended-release tablet and a capsule. The immediate-release tablet releases into the blood stream at once whereas the extended release tablets release gradually over time. The medicine can be taken as a combination therapy, where you take it along with other medications for your treatment.

Tramacip 50 MG Capsule works as a pain reliever, used in the treatment of both moderate and severe pain. Being a controlled substance, it must be taken under the close supervision of a doctor. It belongs to a drug group which is known as opioid agonists. The medicine works by bringing a change in the process of how the brain senses pain. It binds to the receptors that decrease the pain messages sent by the body to your brain, thus decreasing the amount of pain that you experience. The medicine is available in three forms, immediate-release (released immediately in blood) tablet, and extended-release (gradually released in blood) tablet and capsule.

Your doctor will decide the dosage of Tramacip 50 MG Capsule and ensure that you follow the instructions. You must not take the medicine in more than the amount prescribed or longer than the prescribed period. It can be taken with food or without it, but you must take it in the same way every day. The capsule must be swallowed wholly, without trying to crush, break or mixing it in water. As it is a pain reliever, it is unlikely that you will miss a dose. In case you do, refrain from taking two doses together to make up for the missed one. Overdose of Tramacip 50 MG Capsule can have severe side effects including extreme drowsiness, fainting, slow breathing or heart rate and cold/clammy skin.

You must avoid taking Tramacip 50 MG Capsule if you have an allergy to it or any of the ingredients in it, stomach or intestinal blockage, consumed alcohol recently and if you are under narcotic medications. Your doctor must be informed about whether you have a history of metabolic disorders, alcohol addiction and epilepsy. You must also inform the doctor about any prescription of antibiotic and antifungal medicines. The common side effects of Tramacip 50 MG Capsule are headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, constipation, sweating, dry mouth and feeling less energetic. However, there can be some serious side effects too that will require immediate medical attention:

• Severe breathing problems
• Increase in blood pressure, rapid heart rate
• Dilated pupils, teary eyes or runny nose
• Trouble sleeping
• Seizures
• Hallucinations
• Muscle weakness and abdominal pain

You must strictly avoid alcohol when you are taking Tramacip 50 MG Capsule, as there can be fatal side effects when these two things are combined, at times even resulting in death. Ensure to check all food labels and other medicines to confirm that you are not consuming alcohol in any way.

• Schizophrenia

  Tramacip 50 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. Delusions, hallucinations, reduced speaking are some of the symptoms of schizophrenia.

• Bipolar Disorder

  Tramacip 50 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Unusual shifts in the mood like hyperactivity and tiredness are some of the symptoms of bipolar disorder

• Depression

  Tramacip 50 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of depression. Feeling sad, irritable and devoid of energy are some the symptoms of depression.

• Allergy

  Avoid taking this medicine if you have a known allergy to Tramacip 50 MG Capsule or other antipsychotics.

• Dizziness

• Chills

• Confusion

• Blurred Vision

• Loss Of Balance Control

• Difficulty Or Painful Urination

• Dry Skin

• Irregular Menstrual Periods

• Loss Of Appetite

• Weight Gain

• Constipation

• Headache

• Acid Or Sour Stomach

• Decreased Appetite

• Sneezing

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for a duration of 18 hours for an immediate release tablet and 21 hours for an extended release tablet.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine is observed in 1.5 hours for an immediate release tablet and 6 hours for an extended release tablet.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. Use only if clearly needed when no safer alternative is available.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is known to be excreted through human breast milk. It is not recommended for breastfeeding women. Use only if clearly needed when no safer alternative is available. Monitoring of undesired effects like drowsiness and delayed developmental milestones is necessary.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Tramacip 50 MG Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Tramadol 50 MG Capsule

  Novartis India Ltd

• Adamon 50 MG Capsule

  Zydus Cadila

• Stradol 50 MG Capsule

  Lupin Ltd

• Domadol 50 MG Capsule

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Tranzat 50 MG Capsule

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Tramacip 50 MG Capsule acts on certain specific pain receptors in the brain and inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine, serotonin. It also enhances the release of serotonin thereby changing the perception and response to pain

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Acute Alcohol Intoxication

  Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it can result in dizziness and difficulty in concentration. Avoid activities that need mental alertness like driving or operating machinery.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Tramadol

  Tramadol may increase the risk of seizures when taken with Tramacip 50 MG Capsule. This interaction is more likely to happen in the elderly population, and in the patients suffering from head injury. Inform the doctor if you are on either of the medicines. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition under the doctor's supervision.

  Ketoconazole

  Azole antifungal agents like Ketoconazole and Itraconazole should be avoided when you are Tramacip 50 MG Capsule due to the risk of increased concentrations of the medicine in the body which may cause dizziness, dry mouth, and irregular heart beats. Inform the doctor if you are receiving these medicines when you are prescribed with Tramacip 50 MG Capsule and dose adjustments or an alternative medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

  Metformin

  The desired effect of antidiabetic agents may not be achieved when taken with Tramacip 50 MG Capsule. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary. Inform the doctor if you develop any symptoms like excessive thirst, increased in the frequency of urination. Dose adjustments are to be made based on the clinical condition.

  Antihypertensives

  You may experience hypotensive effects like dizziness, lightheadedness if these medicines are used together. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is necessary. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.

• Interaction with Disease

  Dementia

  This medicine is not recommended in the patients with dementia-related psychosis as it increases the risk of heart diseases like heart failure and infectious diseases like pneumonia. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.