TAPENTADOL 10x200mg

What is tapentadol?

Tapentadol is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Tapentadol is a prescription medicine that is used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Tapentadol extended-release form (Nucynta ER) is for around-the-clock treatment of pain that is not controlled by other medicines. The extended-release form of tapentadol is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

Tapentadol can slow or stop your breathing, especially when you start using this medicine or whenever your dose is changed. Never take this medicine in larger amounts or for longer than prescribed. Do not crush, break, or open an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole to avoid exposure to a potentially fatal dose.