Contramal 100 Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Contramal 100 Injection is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to manage persistent, moderate to severe chronic pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock treatment.
Contramal 100 Injection 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.
Contramal 100 Injection 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.
Uses of Contramal Injection
- Moderate to severe pain
Benefits of Contramal Injection
In Moderate to severe pain
Contramal 100 Injection 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.
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.
Side effects of Contramal Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Contramal
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
How to use Contramal Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Contramal Injection works
Contramal 100 Injection is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Contramal 100 Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Contramal 100 Injection 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Contramal 100 Injection 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.
Consult a doctor immediately if the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness (more than usual), difficulty breastfeeding, breathing problems, or limpness.
Driving
UNSAFE
Contramal 100 Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Contramal 100 Injection may cause side effects such as drowsiness and blurred vision. If this happens, do not drive.
Contramal 100 Injection may cause side effects such as drowsiness and blurred vision. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Contramal 100 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Contramal 100 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Contramal 100 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Contramal 100 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Contramal Injection?
If you miss a dose of Contramal 100 Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Use only for severe acute pain for not more than 5 days.
- Prolonged use may result in physical and psychological dependence even at recommended dosages.
- Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy after taking Contramal 100 Injection.
- It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Your doctor may adjust your dose if you have liver or kidney disease.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Anisole Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Opioids
Interaction with drugs
Taking Contramal with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concomitant use may cause an increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle rigidity, and loss of coordin
Naltrexone may reduce efficacy of Tramadol.
Do not consume Naltrexone with Tramadol; watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, increased heart rate, or headache.
Concomitant use may cause an increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle rigidity, and loss of coordin
Concurrent use may cause serotonin syndrome.
Careful consideration is advised if you have epilepsy. Watch out for symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as sedation, respiratory imp
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Alprazolam side effects such as drowsines
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Contramal 100 Injection
Once A Month
36%
Once A Day
36%
Once A Week
18%
Twice A Month
9%
How much was the improvement?
Average
100%
What were the side-effects while using Contramal 100 Injection?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Contramal Injection?
With food
100%
Please rate Contramal 100 Injection on price
Expensive
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Average
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FAQs
Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Contramal 100 Injection?
Contramal 100 Injection 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.
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Country of origin: India
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