Can Tramadol hydrochloride increase the effect of opium?

February 11th, 2012

My best friend has recently undergone a surgery and has been prescribed tramadol hydrochloride (50 mg) capsules. But he also intakes opium. so can it increase the effecs of opium? Chosen Answer: ide consult a pharmacist about drug interactions… but it is never safe to mix when one of the things he is taking isnt [...]

How does the painkiller Tramadol work?

November 4th, 2011

  I also have to write a report on the pharmacology of Tramadol, could someone help me out? Preferably the guy who answered my codeine question. Chosen Answer: Tramadol Hydrochloride (Zydol, Tramacip, Ultram, (Ultracet, Tramacet – when combined with APAP) Effects Tramadol causes instant inhibition of serotonin and norepenephrine reuptake. This leads to increased feeling [...]