Tapentadol (Oral Route)

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Tapentadol (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Nucynta

Description

Tapentadol is a narcotic analgesic that acts in the central nervous system to relieve moderate or severe pain. If tapentadol is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence). Physical dependence may lead to side effects when you stop taking the medicine. Since this medicine is only used for short-term relief of pain, physical dependence will probably not occur.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet
Before Using

DR602877

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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