Vicadol 100mg Injection

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:08 AM (IST)

Vicadol 100mg Injection is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to manage persistent, moderate to severe chronic pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock treatment.

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Tramadol (100mg)

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Zenith Healthcare Ltd

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Product introduction

Vicadol 100mg 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.

Uses of Vicadol Injection

Moderate to severe pain

Benefits of Vicadol Injection

Moderate to severe pain
Vicadol 100mg 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.

Side effects of Vicadol Injection

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 Vicadol

Nausea
Constipation
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Vomiting

How to use Vicadol Injection

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

How Vicadol Injection works

Vicadol 100mg Injection is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.

Quick tips

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 Vicadol 100mg 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Vicadol 100mg Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vicadol 100mg 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

Vicadol 100mg 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

Vicadol 100mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Vicadol 100mg Injection may cause side effects such as drowsiness and blurred vision. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Vicadol 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vicadol 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Vicadol 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vicadol 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Vicadol 100mg Injection?

Vicadol 100mg 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Anisole Derivative

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Opioids

References

Schumacher MA, Basbaum AI, Way WL. Opioids Analgesics & Antagonists. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 547.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1384-86.
ScienceDirect. Tramadol. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs.com. Tramadol Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Address: 504, Iscon Elegance, Nr. shapath 5, S.G. Road, Ahmedabad-380015.

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