| Tramadol-associated pericarditis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15771942 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Tramadol, marketed as Ultram in the United States, is as a non-scheduled narcotic analgesic based on its low abuse liability. It is indicated for the treatment of moderately severe pain; however, multiple adverse effects have been reported with its use including seizures, anaphylaxis, angioedema, bronchospasm, and serotonin syndrome. An association between tramadol and pericarditis has not been previously reported. We describe the case of an 88 year-old male who developed acute pericarditis 2 days following tramadol initiation. The temporal relationship between drug initiation and pericarditis as well as the resolution of symptoms upon drug discontinuation suggested a potential association. Although pericarditis has not been described with tramadol administration, clinicians should be aware of a possible association. |
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Authors:
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M J Krantz; J A Garcia; P S Mehler |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Letter |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of cardiology Volume: 99 ISSN: 0167-5273 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Cardiol. Publication Date: 2005 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-03-17 Completed Date: 2005-07-15 Revised Date: 2006-07-12 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8200291 Medline TA: Int J Cardiol Country: Ireland |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 497-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Analgesics, Opioid / adverse effects* Humans Male Pericarditis / chemically induced*, diagnosis Tramadol / adverse effects* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Analgesics, Opioid; 27203-92-5/Tramadol |
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