Approved medical uses
As a long-acting opioid, the main use for tramadol 200mg is for around-the-clock management of chronic, moderate-to-severe pain. Specific conditions for which it may be prescribed include:
- Chronic pain from injuries or post-surgery.
- Chronic conditions like osteoarthritis of the knee and hip.
- Neuropathic pain (nerve pain).
- Chronic cancer pain, when milder painkillers are no longer effective.
How tramadol 200mg works
Tramadol acts on the central nervous system to relieve pain by:
- Binding to mu-opioid receptors in the brain, which blocks pain signals.
- Inhibiting the reuptake of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine, which also helps control pain perception.
