Pantra Injection IV/IM 100mg/2ml

About Pantra Injection IV/IM 100mg/2ml

Pantra Injection IV/IM 100mg/2ml Uses

• Relieves moderate to severe acute pain
• Manages post operative pain in hospitalized patients
• Used for pain after trauma or major injury
• Controls pain during labor in select cases

Pantra Injection IV/IM 100mg/2ml Benefits

• Fast onset of pain relief through IV or IM route
• Lower risk of respiratory depression compared to stronger opioids
• Useful when oral pain medication is not practical
• Flexible dosing for hospital and emergency settings

What Experts Say

Tramadol is a centrally acting analgesic with a dual mechanism. It binds weakly to mu opioid receptors and also inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, giving it both opioid and non opioid pain relieving effects. This dual action makes it effective for moderate to severe pain while carrying a lower risk of severe respiratory depression than pure opioid agonists.

In Pakistani hospitals, injectable tramadol is widely used after surgery, in emergency departments for trauma pain, and in labor wards for controlled short term pain relief. Physicians favor it for patients who need effective analgesia without the heavier sedation associated with morphine or pethidine.

Because tramadol carries dependence and seizure risk with prolonged or high dose use, clinicians limit injectable courses to short term hospital based pain control and switch patients to oral analgesics as soon as clinically appropriate. Careful dose titration is essential in elderly patients and those with kidney or liver impairment.

Drug Class

• Opioid analgesic
• Centrally acting pain reliever

Pantra Injection IV/IM 100mg/2ml formula

• Tramadol Hydrochloride

Available forms

• Injection

How to use Pantra Injection IV/IM 100mg/2ml?

• Administer only under direct medical or hospital supervision
• Given by slow intravenous or intramuscular injection as prescribed
• Dose and frequency are set by the treating physician based on pain severity
• Do not self administer at home
• Inform the doctor of any liver, kidney, or seizure history before use

Drug Interactions

• SSRIs and SNRIs: Combined use raises the risk of serotonin syndrome.
• MAO Inhibitors: Should not be used together due to severe serotonin toxicity risk.
• Other Opioids or Sedatives: Increases risk of profound sedation and respiratory depression.
• Carbamazepine: Reduces tramadol effectiveness by speeding up its breakdown.
• Warfarin: May alter anticoagulant effect and requires monitoring.

Risks and warnings

• Respiratory Depression: High doses or combination with other sedatives can slow breathing.
• Seizure Risk: Tramadol lowers seizure threshold, especially at high doses or with certain other medicines.
• Dependence Potential: Prolonged use can lead to tolerance and physical dependence.
• Serotonin Syndrome: Risk increases when combined with other serotonergic drugs such as SSRIs or MAOIs.
• Not For Children Under 12: Avoid use in children under 12 years due to risk of serious breathing problems.

Pantra Injection IV/IM 100mg/2ml Side Effects

• Nausea and vomiting
• Dizziness or drowsiness
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Sweating
• Headache
• Low blood pressure on standing
• Confusion in elderly patients
• Respiratory depression with high doses
• Seizures in rare cases

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius away from direct light
• Keep ampoules in their original packaging until use
• Store in a secure area away from children due to controlled substance status
• Do not use if the solution appears discolored or contains particles
• Discard any opened and unused portion of an ampoule