Contramal DT 50mg Tablet (Tramadol 50mg)

Contramal DT 50mg Tablet

An opioid agonist, Contramal 50 MG Tablet DT 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.

Contramal 50 MG Tablet DT 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 Contramal 50 MG Tablet DT 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. Thhe 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 Contramal 50 MG Tablet DT can have severe side effects including extreme drowsiness, fainting, slow breathing or heart rate and cold/clammy skin.

You must avoid taking Contramal 50 MG Tablet DT 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 Contramal 50 MG Tablet DT 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 Contramal 50 MG Tablet DT, 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.

Use

Schizophrenia

Contramal 50 MG Tablet DT is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. Delusions, hallucinations, reduced speaking are some of the symptoms of schizophrenia.
Bipolar Disorder

Contramal 50 MG Tablet DT 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

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

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Side Effects

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

Dosage

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.

Work

Contramal 50 MG Tablet DT 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