What Is Ultram Made From?
Doctors often prescribe Ultram to relieve post-surgery pain, arthritis or fibromyalgia. Less common uses include treatment of restless legs syndrome, migraines obsessive-compulsive disorder and premature ejaculation.
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Significance
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Ultram is a form of tramadol, a synthetic painkiller created by German pharmaceutical company Grunenthal in the 1960s and 1970s. It comes both in immediate-release 50-milligram tablets and in 100, 200 and 300-milligram extended-release tablets.
Key Ingredient
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The active ingredient in Ultram is a white, odorless powder called tramadol hydrochloride. The substance, an organic compound that dissolves in water and alcohol, blocks certain pain receptors in the brain and nervous system.
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Secondary Ingredients
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Ultram contains trace amounts of corn starch, hypromellose, a common lubricant and food thickener, lactose, magnesium stearate, a salt used in medicine manufacturing, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol: the base of many skin creams, lubricants and laxatives, polysorbate 80, an emulsifier often used in ice cream, sodium starch glycolate, a starch that assists in tablet disintegration, titanium dioxide, a naturally occurring mineral used as a pigment in food coloring, and wax.
Side Effects
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Possible side effects of Ultram include constipation, dizziness, nausea, drowsiness and headaches. Seizures also can occur, particularly in the case of an overdose.
Overdosage Symptons
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Symptoms of an Ultram overdose include blue or cold skin, breathing difficulty, sleepiness, heavy sweating and an irregular heartbeat.
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