Therapeutic Classification: analgesics (centrally acting), opioid analgesics
Pharmacologic Classification: opioid agonists
High Alert
Absorption: 32% absorbed following oral administration.
Distribution: Widely distributed.
Half-Life: 4 hr.
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: hypotension
Endo: adrenal insufficiency
GI: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
GU: ↓fertility
Neuro: allodynia, dizziness, headache, hyperalgesia, SEIZURES, somnolence
Resp: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION (INCLUDING CENTRAL SLEEP APNEA AND SLEEP-RELATED HYPOXEMIA)
Misc: HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS (INCLUDING ANAPHYLAXIS AND ANGIOEDEMA)
Drug-drug:
When switching from immediate-release to extended-release product, the same total daily dose can be used.
Hepatic Impairment
Toxicity and Overdose:
FDA strongly encourages health care professionals to complete a REMS-compliant education program that includes all the elements of the FDA Education Blueprint for Health Care Providers Involved in the Management or Support of Patients with Pain, available at www.fda.gov/OpioidAnalgesicREMSBlueprint. Information on programs can be found at 1-800-503-0784 or www.opioidanalgesicrems.com
.Instruct patient on how and when to ask for and take pain medication and to take tapentadol as directed; do not adjust dose without consulting health care professional. Report breakthrough pain and adverse reactions to health care professional. Do not take tapentadol if pain is mild or can be controlled with other pain medications such as NSAIDs or acetaminophen. Do not stop abruptly; may cause withdrawal symptoms (anxiety, sweating, insomnia, rigors, pain, nausea, tremors, diarrhea, upper respiratory symptoms, hallucinations). Decrease dose gradually. Advise patient to read the Medication Guide prior to taking tapentadol and with each Rx refill, in case of changes. Discuss safe use, risks, and proper storage and disposal of opioid analgesics with patients and caregivers with each Rx. The Patient Counseling Guide (PCG) is available at www.fda.gov/OpioidAnalgesicREMSPCG.
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