Rimadol 100 Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Rishab Healthcare pvt. Ltd. |
| Active Ingredient | Tramadol (100mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Anisole Derivative |
| Habit Forming | Yes |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | Opioids |
| User Rating | 4.2 |
| User Reviews | 441 |
FAQ
Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Rimadol 100?
Rimadol 100 may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might increase sleepiness.
What if you forget to take Rimadol Injection?
If you miss a dose of Rimadol 100, consult your doctor.
Rimadol 100 Injection Reviews
Rimadol 100 is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to manage persistent, moderate to severe chronic pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock treatment.
Rimadol 100 is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, constipation, dry mouth, sleepiness, dizziness, and vomiting. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is important to ask the advice of your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Rimadol 100 is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, constipation, dry mouth, sleepiness, dizziness, and vomiting. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is important to ask the advice of your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
How Rimadol 100 Injection Works
Rimadol 100 is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.
How to Use Rimadol 100 Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Rimadol 100 Injection
- In Moderate to severe pain: Rimadol 100 helps to relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Uses of Rimadol 100 Injection
- Moderate to severe pain
Rimadol 100 Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rimadol 100 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rimadol 100.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rimadol 100 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.Consult a doctor immediately if the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness (more than usual), difficulty breastfeeding, breathing problems, or limpness.
Liver
CAUTION
Rimadol 100 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rimadol 100 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Rimadol 100 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rimadol 100 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Rimadol 100 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Rimadol 100 may cause side effects such as drowsiness and blurred vision. If this happens, do not drive.
Quick Tips
- Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy after taking Rimadol 100.
- Prolonged use may result in physical and psychological dependence even at recommended dosages.
- Your doctor may adjust your dose if you have liver or kidney disease.
- Use only for severe acute pain for not more than 5 days.
- It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach.
References
- Drugs.com. Tramadol Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings.
- Schumacher MA, Basbaum AI, Way WL. Opioids Analgesics & Antagonists. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 547.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1384-86.
- ScienceDirect. Tramadol.