Ketotram 10mg/25mg Tablet is a combination medicine which helps in relieving pain. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation, and fever. It also relaxes the muscles of the stomach and gut (intestine), thereby providing relief from cramps and pain.
Ketotram 10mg/25mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.
Using of this medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, indigestion, and weakness. If you experience any such side effects that does not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.
Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other medicines you are using so let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. It should be used with caution in patients who are alcoholic or have liver or kidney disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Ketotram 10mg/25mg Tablet is used for short-term (up to 5 days in adults), management of severe acute pain usually after surgery. By reducing pain, it helps you recover more comfortably so that you can return to your normal daily activities. Ketotram 10mg/25mg Tablet also helps treat abdominal cramps and pain if taken when the first sign of pain occur. Take Ketotram 10mg/25mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or take it for longer than 5 days. If you still have pain after 5 days, talk to your doctor about other medications you may use.
Side effects of Ketotram Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ketotram
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Indigestion
Weakness
Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Sleepiness
How to use Ketotram Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ketotram 10mg/25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ketotram Tablet works
Ketotram 10mg/25mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Ketorolac and Tramadol which relieve pain. Ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Tramadol is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ketotram 10mg/25mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ketotram 10mg/25mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ketotram 10mg/25mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ketotram 10mg/25mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Ketotram 10mg/25mg Tablet may cause side effects such as drowsiness and blurred vision. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ketotram 10mg/25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ketotram 10mg/25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ketotram 10mg/25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ketotram 10mg/25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Ketotram Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ketotram 10mg/25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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