Afdol Injection (2ml)

Manufacturer: Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd

Salt Composition : Tramadol

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, constipation, dry mouth, sleepiness, dizziness, and vomiting. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Afdol Injection helps to relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Pharmacokinets

Tramadol is rapidly distributed in the body; plasma protein binding is about 20%. Tramadol is mainly metabolised by O- and N-demethylation and by conjugation reactions forming glucuronides and sulfates. Tramadol and its metabolites are mainly excreted via the kidneys. The mean elimination half-life is about 6 hours.

Side Effects

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 Afdol

Nausea

Constipation

Sleepiness

Dizziness

Vomiting

Contra Indications

low blood sugar.

decreased function of the adrenal gland.

low amount of sodium in the blood.

symptoms from alcohol withdrawal.

suicidal behavior.

suicidal thoughts.

alcoholism.

alcohol intoxication.

Pregnancy Related Information

Afdol Injection 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.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Afdol Injection.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Afdol Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Consult a doctor immediately if the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness (more than usual), difficulty breastfeeding, breathing problems, or limpness.


Indications

Tramadol Injection 2 ml belongs to a class of drugs called opioid analgesics (pain killers). Tramadol Injection 2 ml is primarily used to prevent and treat moderate to severe pain. Pain is an unpleasant sensation caused by an injury or illness. Pain may be acute (short term) or chronic (long term).

Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Tramadol Injection 2 ml may have interaction with pain killers (pentazocine, buprenorphine, nalbuphine), blood thinners (warfarin), anti-anxiety drugs (alprazolam), fits related medicines (carbamazepine), medicines used to prevent nausea (ondansetron), antifungal drugs (ketoconazole).

Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self administer.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Afdol Injection, consult your doctor.

Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Use only for severe acute pain for not more than 5 days.

Prolonged use may result in physical and psychological dependence even at recommended dosages.

Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy after taking Afdol Injection.

It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach.

Your doctor may adjust your dose if you have liver or kidney disease.

How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.


FAQs

Q. Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Afdol Injection?

Afdol Injection may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might increase sleepiness.