Ortho-McNeil-Janssen and FDA notified healthcare professionals of changes to the Warnings section of the prescribing information for Ultram (tramadol hydrochloride) and Ultracet (tramadol hydrochloride/acetaminophen).
These drugs contain Tramadol, a centrally acting synthetic opioid analgesic indicated for the management of moderate to moderately severe chronic pain. FDA suggests that tramadol is subject to illegal use or abuse, and can be expected to have additive effects when used in conjunction with alcohol, other opioids or illicit drugs that cause central nervous system depression.
The strengthened Warnings information warns of the risk of overdosage and emphasizes the risk of suicide for patients who are addiction-prone, taking tranquilizers or antidepressant drugs. Tramadol-related deaths have occurred in patients with previous histories of emotional disturbances or suicidal ideation or attempts, as well as histories of misuse of tranquilizers, alcohol, and other CNS-active drugs.
Serious potential consequences of overdosage with tramadol are central nervous system depression, respiratory depression and death.
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