ConZip
Generic name:tramadol [ TRAM-a-dol ]
Brand names: ConZip, Qdolo, Ultram, Ultram ER
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics
What is ConZip?
ConZip is an pain medicine similar to an opioid. This medicine is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
The extended-release form of tramadol is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. This form of tramadol is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.
ConZip may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
MISUSE OF ConZip CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep this medicine where others cannot get to it.
ConZip should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old, or anyone younger than 18 years old who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids. Ultram ER should not be given to anyone younger than 18 years old.
Taking ConZip during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.
Fatal side effects may occur if you use also use alcohol or other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow breathing.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take ConZip if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
severe asthma or breathing problems;
a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus);
if you have recently used alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or narcotic medications; or
if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days (such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine).
ConZip should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old. Ultram ER should not be given to anyone younger than 18 years old.
Do not give ConZip to anyone younger than 18 years old who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids.
Seizures have occurred in some people taking ConZip. Your seizure risk may be higher if you have ever had:
a head injury, epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
drug or alcohol addiction; or
a metabolic disorder.
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