Acetaminophen-Tramadol Hydrochloride Information

What's inside Acetaminophen-Tramadol Hydrochloride

Acetaminophen-Tramadol Hydrochloride Chemical Information

acetaminophen - An acetanilide with analgesic and antipyretic activity. Although the exact mechanism through which acetaminophen exert its effects has yet to be fully determined, this agent probably acts by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system (CNS). Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS results in elevation of the pain threshold and lowering of the thermal set point in the hypothalamus.

tramadol hydrochloride - A synthetic codeine analogue, Tramadol Hydrochloride has central analgesic properties with effects similar to opioids, such as morphine and codeine, acting on specific opioid receptors. The hydrochloride salt of Tramadol and used as a narcotic analgesic for severe pain, it can be addictive and weakly inhibits norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake. (NCI04)