Ultram Information

• Ultram is categorized as an analgesic which acts on the central nervous system to combat pain. It if often times prescribed by doctors to treat pain, instead of narcotics, since the abuse potential for tramadol is less than it is for narcotic pain medications.

Properties of Tramadol HCl

-odorless
-white crystalline powder
-each tablet contains 50mg of tramadol hydrochloride
-water soluble

Ultram is not made from any natural sources. It is entirely synthetic. It is not known exactly how this medication relieves pain, but scientists believe the mechanism involves the binding of the drug to pain receptors.

It is also known that Ultram acts to increase the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine.

Pain after Surgery

Tramadol is often times given to patients after surgical procedures to deal with pain.

Ultram Overdose

Overdosing on Ultram is not very common. There have been cases of intentional overdoses, but for the most part these occurrences are rare.

Generic Ultram