Tapentadol is an oral solution and tablet which is used to treat pain severe enough to require opioid treatment. This belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics that act on the central nervous system to relieve pain. Its brand name is known as Nucynta ER. The Buy Tapentadol extended-release form is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain. This medicine or tablet is only available under a restricted distribution program called the opioid analgesic REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) program.

Before using

If you decide to use this medicine, the risk of taking it must be weighed against the good it will do. In that case, your doctor will make the decision. For this opioid painkiller, the following should be considered-

• Allergies 

If you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines, it is necessary to tell your doctor. Also tell him if you have any other types of allergy such as preservatives, dyes, animals, or foods.

• Paediatric

In the pediatric population, appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of Tapentadol.

• Geriatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed to demonstrate geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Tapentadol in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related lung, liver, or kidney problems which may require adjustment in the dose for patients receiving it

• Breastfeeding

In this case, also, there are no studies for determining infant risk in women when using this medication during breastfeeding.

How to take Tapentadol?

Take this painkiller exactly as prescribed by your doctor and follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. You should stop taking all other medications that contain Tapentadol or Tramadol when you start taking Tapentadol extended-release tablets. Don't break, crush or open an extended-release pill and swallow it whole to avoid exposure to a potentially fatal dose. Also, don't stop using this medicine suddenly before you ask your doctor how to safely stop it.

Dosing information

Initial dose

As needed for pain, 50 to 100 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours can be given.

• Day 1

If needed, a second dose may be administered as soon as 1 hour after the first dose.

• Subsequent dozing

50, 75, or 100 mg every 4 to 6 hours if needed, can be given orally or adjust the dosing to maintain adequate analgesia with acceptable tolerability.

Maximum dose

You can take 70 mg on day 1 or 600 mg per day on subsequent days.

Warnings

Don't take this medicine for a long time as it becomes habit-forming causing mental or physical dependence. If you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days then don't take it because a dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include Linezolid, Methylene blue injection, Rasagiline, Selijeline, or Phenelzine. This tablet may be habit-forming even at regular doses. Misuse of narcotic pain medication can cause death or addiction especially, in a child or other person who is using this without a prescription.  Fatal side effects can also occur if you use it with alcohol or any other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.

Common Tapentadol side effects include headache, dizziness, stomach pain, vomiting, constipation, nausea, feeling tired, etc.

In conclusion, I would like to say that this drug can become habitual if you take it for a longer time. So, carefully use it as your doctor says.