Contramal 100 Injection (Tramadol 100mg)

Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml

Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml belongs to a class of drugs called opioid analgesics (pain killers). Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml is primarily used to prevent and treat moderate to severe pain. Pain is an unpleasant sensation caused by an injury or illness. Pain may be acute (short term) or chronic (long term). It can be general (overall body pains) or localized (pain in a specific area of the body).

Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml contains Tramadol which works by mimicking the action of endorphins (pain-reducing chemicals) in the brain and spinal cord. Thereby inhibits the transmission of pain signals from nerves to the brain. Also, Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml improves the effect of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers in the brain and spinal cord) and helps in relieving pain.

Take Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, dizziness, headache, vomiting, dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation, sweating or tiredness. Most of these side effects of Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml. Do not consume alcohol with Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml as it may increase the risk of side effects. Avoid frequent or high doses as it may lead to addiction.

Uses of Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml

Moderate to severe pain

Medicinal Benefits

Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml is a pain killer that works by mimicking the action of endorphins (pain-reducing chemicals) in the brain, thereby, inhibiting the transmission of pain signals from nerves to the brain. Thus, Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml improves the effect of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers in the brain and spinal cord) and helps in relieving pain. Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml is used to relieve pain after surgery, pain caused by an injury or illness.

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Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.Oral drops: Mix the advised number of drops in a glass of water and then drink immediately. Take it with or without food as prescribed by the doctor.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness
• Constipation
• Sweating
• Tiredness

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not stop taking Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid frequent or high doses as it may lead to addiction. If you are known to be allergic to Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml is not recommended for children below 12 years of age and for children suffering from breathing problems as it may worsen the symptoms of Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml toxicity. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have a history of epilepsy (fits), please inform your doctor before taking Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml. Do not consume alcohol with Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml as it may increase the risk of side effects. Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml should be taken with caution by the patients taking sleeping pills, tranquillizers, hypnotics or other opiate containing pain killers.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml may have interaction with pain killers (pentazocine, buprenorphine, nalbuphine), blood thinners (warfarin), anti-anxiety drugs (alprazolam), fits related medicines (carbamazepine), medicines used to prevent nausea (ondansetron), antifungal drugs (ketoconazole), antibiotic (ciprofloxacin, erythromycin), anticancer drugs (ceritinib, lapatinib), immunosuppressants (fingolimod), antidepressants (fluoxetine, doxepin), antipsychotics (droperidol), and HIV/AIDS drugs (saquinavir).

Drug- Food Interaction: Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml may interact with grapefruit juice. Therefore, avoid intake of grapefruit juice with Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml as it may increase Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml levels in the body. Also, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness and difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with severe kidney or liver problems, fits and breathing problems should consult a doctor before taking Contramal 100 mg Injection 2 ml.