TRAMADOL - ADVANTAGES IN BRIEF

• generally well tolerated
• proven efficacy in a broad range of painful conditions
• respiratory depressionis less common and less pronounced than with other opioids 
• lesser constipation effect than with other opioids 
• withdrawal not considered to be as severe as that produced by other opioids
• low abuse and dependence potential 
• more effective than NSAIDs for controlling post operative pain
• antidepressant-like (mood improving) activity 
• local anesthetic activity 
• low interaction potential
• devoid of immunosuppressive activity
• reasonably priced - available generic formulation