Intram Injection
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Product introduction
Intram Injection is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to manage persistent, moderate to severe chronic pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock treatment.
Intram 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.
Intram 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 Intram Injection
- Moderate to severe pain
Benefits of Intram Injection
In Moderate to severe pain
Intram 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 Intram 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 Intram
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
How to use Intram Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Intram Injection works
Intram 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 Intram Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Intram 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
Intram 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
Intram Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Intram Injection may cause side effects such as drowsiness and blurred vision. If this happens, do not drive.
Intram Injection may cause side effects such as drowsiness and blurred vision. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Intram Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Intram Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Intram Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Intram Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Intram Injection?
If you miss a dose of Intram 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 Intram 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 Intram 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
FAQs
Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Intram Injection?
Intram 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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Marketer details
Name: Infugen Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: 606, Ratan Galaxie, Nr. Mehul Cinema, J.N.Road, Mulund (W), Mumbai 400080.
Country of origin: India
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