Nucynta
NDC 35356-525
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Nucynta is a NDA-approved product labeled by Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc. Tapentadol is used to help relieve moderate to severe short-term pain (such as pain from an injury or after surgery). It is supplied as a product. This product entry covers the primary NDC 35356-525 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
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Tapentadol
Tapentadol immediate-release tablets are used as short-term treatment to relieve severe acute pain (pain that begins suddenly, has a specific cause, and is expected to go away when the cause of the pain is healed) in adults and children 6 years of age and older who weigh at least 88 lb (40 kg) who are expected to need an opioid pain medication and whose pain cannot be controlled by the use of alternative pain medications. Tapentadol extended-release tablets are used to relieve severe and persistent (around-the-clock) pain that cannot be controlled by the use of other pain medications. Tapentadol extended-release tablets are also used to relieve severe and persistent (around-the-clock) neuropathic pain (pain caused by nerve damage) that cannot be controlled by the use of other pain medications.in people who have diabetes. Tapentadol extended-release tablets should not be used to treat pain that can be controlled by medication that is taken as needed. Tapentadol is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain.
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Pain Relievers
Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, or other aches and pains. There are many different pain medicines, and each one has advantages and risks. Some types of pain respond better to certain medicines than others. Each person may also have a slightly different response to a pain reliever.
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are good for many types of pain. There are two main types of OTC pain medicines: acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are examples of OTC NSAIDs.
If OTC medicines don't relieve your pain, your doctor may prescribe something stronger. Many NSAIDs are also available at higher prescription doses. The most powerful pain relievers are opioids. They are very effective, but they can sometimes have serious side effects. There is also a risk of addiction. Because of the risks, you must use them only under a doctor's supervision.
There are many things you can do to help ease pain. Pain relievers are just one part of a pain treatment plan.
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