| Dual Mechanism of Action: Acts both as an opioid agonist (similar to morphine) and a norepinephrine | |
| Reduced Side Effects Profile: Compared to traditional strong opioids like oxycodone or morphine, tap | |
| Unique Pharmacology: Unlike tramadol, which relies on active metabolites, tapentadol is an active co | |
| Controlled Substance: It is a Schedule II controlled substance due to its potential for addiction, a | |
| Potency: It is approximately 5 times less potent than oxycodone, but significantly stronger than tra |
Tapentadol is a prescription opioid analgesic used to manage moderate-to-severe acute and chronic pain in adults, including neuropathic pain associated with diabetes. It works through a dual mechanism (mu-opioid agonist and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor) to treat pain that is not managed by other medications