Contramal 100 Injection is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to manage persistent, moderate to severe chronic pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock treatment.
Contramal 100 Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms.
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.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is important to ask the advice of your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Contramal 100 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.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
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
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Contramal 100 Injection is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Contramal 100 Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Contramal 100 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Contramal 100 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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Contramal 100 Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Contramal 100 Injection may cause side effects such as drowsiness and blurred vision. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Contramal 100 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Contramal 100 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Contramal 100 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Contramal 100 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Contramal 100 Injection, consult your doctor.
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Contramal 100 Injection
?25.6/Injection
Zydus Cadila
?23.54/injection
11% cheaper
Mankind Pharma Ltd
?26.38/injection
same price
Mankind Pharma Ltd
?26.38/injection
same price
Neon Laboratories Ltd
?26.38/injection
same price
BestoChem Formulations India Ltd
?20.8/injection
21% cheaper
Use only for severe acute pain for not more than 5 days.
It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Chemical Class
Anisole Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Opioids
Taking Contramal with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Tranylcypromine (Oral Route) Life-threatening
Do not consume Tranylcypromine with Tramadol. If Tranylcypromine is essential, ensure a gap of At least 2 weeks between taking Tranylcypromine and Tramadol. Please consult your doctor. Concomitant use may cause an increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle rigidity, and loss of coordination.
Less
Naltrexone (Oral Route) Life-threatening
Do not consume Naltrexone with Tramadol; watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, increased heart rate, or headache. Naltrexone may reduce efficacy of Tramadol.
Selegiline (Oral Route) Life-threatening
Do not consume Selegiline with Tramadol. If essential, watch out for symptoms such as fever, tremors, diarrhea or agitation. Please consult your doctor. Concomitant use may cause an increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle rigidity, and loss of coordination.
Less
Alprazolam (Oral Route) Severe
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Alprazolam side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Alprazolam as per the observations. It is advised to avoid driving or undertaking other tasks requiring skill and alertness. Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
Less
Amitriptyline (Oral Route) Severe
Careful consideration is advised if you have epilepsy. Watch out for symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as sedation, respiratory impairment, tremors, fever, diarrhea, or agitation, and consult your doctor if you experience them. Your doctor may alter or discontinue the medicines accordingly. Concurrent use may cause serotonin syndrome
