Tamadol Injection — Side Effects & Warnings

May cause respiratory depression, sedation, and impaired alertness—avoid driving/operating machinery. Risk of dependence, abuse and withdrawal; use lowest effective dose for shortest duration. Can precipitate seizures, especially in patients with seizure disorders or with interacting medicines. Risk of serotonin syndrome with serotonergic drugs. Use with caution in elderly, head injury, respiratory disease (asthma/COPD), hepatic or renal impairment. Avoid in severe respiratory depression and acute intoxication with alcohol/sedatives. Do not use in children unless specifically prescribed; avoid post-tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy opioid use. Naloxone and resuscitation facilities should be available when used parenterally.