Nucynta ER

Generic name:tapentadol [ ta-PEN-ta-dol ]
Brand names: Nucynta, Nucynta ER
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 14, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Nucynta ER?

Nucynta ER is an opioid medicine that is used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Nucynta ER extended-release form (Nucynta ER) is for around-the-clock treatment of pain that is not controlled by other medicines. This form of tapentadol is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

Nucynta ER may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medicine where others cannot get to it.

Using opioid medicine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.

Fatal side effects can occur if you use opioid medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Nucynta ER if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• severe asthma or breathing problems;

• a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus); or

• if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid,