Nucynta Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Nucynta Tablet
| Generic name | Tapentadol (as tapentadol hydrochloride) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Opioid Analgesic |
| Forms | Extended-release tablets (50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, 250 mg), Immediate-release tablets (50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg), Oral solution (20 mg/mL) |
Nucynta is a painkiller belonging to the class of medicines known as opioids, which includes codeine, fentanyl, morphine and oxycodone. It relieves pain by acting on specific nerve cells of the spinal cord and brain.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.