TramadolHydrochloride is suppose to be a Morphine derivative is this true or has the person got it wrong plus what is Hydrochloride as its been on quite a few pain killers i have had over the years. So as old as i am i am confused ....yes, i have asked the docs but they are not clear them selves when given an answer.
2007-04-20 10:05:53 · 5 answers · asked by tella 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
It is not a morphine derivative. It is in the same classification as morphine (narcotic and opiod analgesics). Hydrochloride is part of the ingredients used to make the medicine. Many other meds have that in it, Not just pain killers.
2007-04-20 15:02:18 · answer #1 · answered by veronicawilliams1969 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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I just took some tramadol, lol, it's a very nice pain medicine (I stretched my biceps tendon a bit, lifting the groceries).
I wonder, however, why you are concerned? I think it sounds like you are asking a question on the basis that you're going to problem solve something like, should you take this or not. If you are allergic to morphine, you won't necessarily have a reaction to tramadol. If you are concerned about becoming an addict, don't, because you can't get that disease just by taking a drug. Tramadol is not likely to foster 'dependency' either. It's a perfectly good alternative to the opiates like morphine.
I highly recommend it for people who are prescribed the medication based on the fact it has good pain decreasing qualities with minimal side effects.
2007-04-20 13:47:53 · answer #2 · answered by DanaZ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tramadol is an opiate, meaning it's similar to morphine, but not a morphine derivative.
The hydrochloride part means that the drug itself is akaline, and it has to be neutralized for you to be able to take it. In this case, it's mixed with hydrochloride, which is acidic, and that allows the drug to become what's called a "salt" (chemical term meaning positive and negative parts put together to form a solid). It can also be made into a citrate form (Tramadol citrate), which does the same thing, but tastes better.
2007-04-20 10:15:03 · answer #3 · answered by Brian L 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Tramadol is a synthetic opioid, meaning it is in a class of substances that have morphine-like effects. It is not a morphine derivative. It is not nearly as strong as morphine and not likely to cause addiction, although sometimes people have withdrawal symptoms.
The "hydrochloride" means it has been converted chemically to a water-soluble form.
2007-04-20 12:30:28 · answer #4 · answered by Irene F 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2007-04-20 11:21:46 · answer #5 · answered by a simple man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋