Is it safe to use Tramadol during the time of pregnancy?

Pain is a very common problem in our life. It is one of those kinds of problems which neither we ignore nor we take normally. As we have busy lives, we cannot skip our duties by showing the excuse of pain. In this situation, for treatment, it is best to go to a doctor. But, sometimes it is not possible to get the doctor. Then for temporary relief from pain, we can take the help of the painkillers. Though they cannot cure pain, they help us to manage the pain

Tramadol is a very effective painkiller. It is sold under the brand name of Ultram. It is very effective in treating chronic pain. Unlike other painkillers, Tramadol shows the effect of treating severe pain also. Though it is an effective painkiller, as it is an addictive drug, it has some risk of use also. So it should be taken with care.

Ingredients of Tramadol are as follows;

Active: Tramadol Hydrochloride

Inactive: Anhydrous Lactose, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Hypromellose, Magnesium Sterate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Titanium Dioxide

Use of Tramadol

• Tramadol is used to treat pain which is especially good for treating chronic pain
• Unlike other painkillers, Tramadol show the effect of treating severe pain also
• This painkiller can show the effect of treating inflammation also that comes with pain
• It is used for treating the postoperative pain that is an acute pain

Working mechanism

Pain is a sensation that our brain receives through the nerves. To offer us relief from pain, painkillers block or change the ways of pain sensation by showing the excuse of pain. Tramadol is a very effective painkiller. It changes the ways of pain sensation in both body and brain so that they cannot reach the brain. Tramadol HCL is the active ingredient of this painkiller. To change the ways of pain sensation, it stops the reabsorption of serotonin and norepinephrine. To stop the effects of pain sensation on the spinal cord, this painkiller activates the opiate receptors in the central nervous system. Thus, it stops the pain sensation from reaching the brain. Then we can get temporary relief from pain

Tramadol during pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time when you have to take care of another one inside you along with yourself. So, it is very crucial time when you have to be more careful regarding everything. Pain is a very common problem during the time of pregnancy. When you feel any kind of pain during pregnancy, immediately contact your doctor. Don’t take any medicine without doctor’s prescription.

Tramadol is a very strong painkiller which is a narcoticdrug. There is no proof about is Tramadol save for the pregnant women or not. FDA tests it on animals where they had seen some reaction which is not good. So, it is better not to use Tramadol during the time of pregnancy. It may harm your baby and can create problem after birth.