What Is Tapentadol?

Tapentadol belongs to the class and is a member of Opioids (pain medicines). It is used to treat occasional severe pain. Tapentadol is generally not used for the treatment of chronic pain or any long-term pain.

It works directly on Opioid receptors present in the central nervous system (CNS) to reduce the feeling of pain and its response by interrupting the way nerves signal the pain between the brain and body.

Tapentadol comes in two forms. One is immediate-release tablets that start working immediately to provide relaxation, which means the effects wear off more quickly.

The second one is extended-release tablets, which take time to provide relaxation from pain, which means their effects are spread out over a longer period of time.

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How Should I Use Tapentadol

Tapentadol is used in the treatment of severe pain to provide quick relaxation from the pain that cannot be treated by any other opioid medicines and when all the treatments are ineffective on the pain.

This medication is not meant to treat chronic pain that is occurring from a very long period of time. It only treats the pain that is occasional that will go away after a few days, when the cause of the pain will be healed.

Use of this medication should only be done on a doctor’s prescription. This medication can be used with or without food or as mentioned by your physician on your prescription chart.

Do not continue to use tapentadol or any other opioid medicines unless your doctor tells you to do so, or after the treatment has been completed otherwise, it has the potential to develop dependency.

Do not use these medications with alcohol or other substances to avoid any drug interaction, and its withdrawal symptoms.

Follow the guidelines written on your prescription list by your physician to stay away from any side effects.

Dosing Information

The dose of this medication may vary from person to person, depending on their health conditions. The dose will be relatively lower if a person is suffering from any disease or health problems.

Dose For (Acute To Severe Pain) –

For acute to severe pain 50 – 100 mg of tapentadol tablets should be used after every 4 – 6 hours per day. The doctor may gradually increase or decrease the dose according to its response. Usually, the dose should not exceed more than 700 mg in a day.

Subsequent Dose – 

Subsequent doses of Tapentadol are 50 – 75 mg or 100 mg every 4 – 6 hours per day. The dosage should not exceed 600 mg in a day.

For (Chronic To Severe Pain) – 

For people who are non-opioid users or Opioid-naive, the initial dose for this condition is 50 mg after every 12 hours. If the dose exceeds more than 50 mg, it can cause respiratory depression.

People who are Opioid naive or not used to taking Opioid medications should not exceed the prescribed doses. Otherwise, they may have to experience certain severe withdrawal symptoms, which can lead to respiratory depression.

If you forget to take a dose of this medication, and there is a 4 hour gap between the next dose then you can take it as soon as you remember. But if you are close to the next dose then skip it and take the next dose at its prescribed time. Remember not to repeat the doses or take it all together at once.

Tapentadol Side Effects

As Tapentadol is Opioid (a pain medicine), it has higher risks of misuse, abuse, and addiction. Using this medication for a longer period of time may lead to dependency, and if it is stopped suddenly, it causes certain withdrawal symptoms that can be serious and life-threatening.

All Opioids, including Tapentadol, can cause life-threatening serious breathing problems, which can slow your breathing by causing a lack of oxygen in the body.

You can experience breathing problems if you are- 

• While using Opioids for the very first time
• When you take the dose in excess
• If you are older
• If you have any Lung disease

Some common side effects of using Tapentadol are – 

• Constipation
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Loss of Appetite
• Fainting
• Feeling sleepy
• Seizures
• Allergic reactions

If you experience any of the symptoms of side effects, you have to immediately contact your doctor, and take medical help, otherwise the symptoms may worsen, and can cause serious health problems.

Things To Avoid While Using Tapendol

If you face any health problem after using Tapentadol, you must seek immediate help from a healthcare professional to prevent the effects of these side effects.

• If you feel constipated, then you should start drinking enough water, eat dietary fiber, and increase your liquid consumption.

• Avoid overdosing or increasing the doses without a doctor’s consultation to prevent any withdrawal symptoms that may lead to respiratory disorder and death.

• Use of alcohol, drugs, and other substances must be avoided during this medication.
• Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers are strictly advised not to use this medication without a doctor’s prescription. Otherwise, it may lead to dependency in the neonatal.

Final Words

Tapentadol has higher risks of addiction, misuse, and abuse, so one should remember not to get used to this medication or any other opioids. These medicines are meant to be used for the short-term treatment of pain to provide quick relaxation.

However, it is not advised by doctors to use this medication without a prescription, as it can be dangerous for an individual’s health when used in excess or in inadequate amounts.

Tapentadol is generally less tolerated, and it is safe to use with other medications as it has a lower risk of drug-to-drug interaction.

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