What is Tapentadol?

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Tapentadol may also be a prescription-strength opioid analgesic used for short-term pain relief,

What is Tapentadol?

Tapentadol may also be a prescription-strength opioid analgesic used for short-term pain relief, although it comes in an extended-release tablet. How it works is almost like other narcotics, in that it increases the threshold entirely by stopping pain signals from binding to pain receptors within the nervous system.

Tapentadol has a lower risk of adverse side effects than other opioid analgesics such as morphine and oxycodone, although it still presents a higher risk for psychological addiction.

Buy tapentadol immediate-release tablets are initially prescribed at 50 mg every 4 to 6 hours if pain persists, although a doctor may increase the dosage. It is important to follow directions when taking tapentadol to reduce the risk of substance abuse and addiction.

Tapentadol can cause side effects, including:

  • sleepiness
  • Getting nausea
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • vomit

Serious side effects caused by tapentadol are rare. Inform the doctor as soon as possible if the next adverse effect occurs:

  • Worry
  • Confusion
  • irregular heartbeat
  • severe muscle pain
  • shortness of breath
  • painful urination
  • rash or itching
  • Handshake

How should I take tapentadol?

Take  buy tapentadol online exactly as your doctor has told you. Follow the directions on your prescription label and skim all Medication Guides. Never use tapentadol in overdose, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to need more tapentadol 100 mg.

Dosage Information

Usual Adult Doses for Pain:

 

Individualize therapy taking into account the severity of pain, response to treatment, prior analgesic treatment experience, and risk factors for addiction, abuse, and abuse:

Immediate release:

Initial dose: 50 to 100 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain

-Day 1: If necessary a second dose may be given within 1 hour after the first dose

-Subsequent dose: 50, 75, or 100 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours; Adjust dosage to require adequate analgesia care with acceptable tolerability

Maximum dosage: 700 mg on the first day; 600 mg/day on subsequent days

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since tapentadol is used for pain, you are not likely to miss a dose. Skip any missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose. Do not take your prescribed dose at all during 24 hours.

What happens if I overdose?

Get emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Overdose is often fatal, especially when a child or person has been using opioid medicine without a prescription. Overdose symptoms may include severe drowsiness, dilated pupils, slow breathing, or shortness of breath.

Your doctor may recommend that you receive naloxone (a medicine to reverse an opioid overdose) and keep it with you for the shortest possible time.

A personal caregiver will give you naloxone if you stop breathing or do not wake up. Your caregiver should still get emergency medical help and you will need to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) while hoping for help.

One can buy naloxone from a pharmacy or local health department. Confirm that the person caring for you knows where you keep naloxone and so thank you for using it.

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