Tapentadol is a prescription medication used to manage moderate to severe pain. It is an opioid analgesic with a unique dual mechanism of action: it acts as a mu-opioid receptor agonist and as a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. This combination makes it effective for treating both nociceptive (physical) and neuropathic (nerve-related) pain.
Uses
Acute Pain: Tapentadol is often prescribed for the management of acute pain, such as pain following surgery or injury.
Chronic Pain: It is also used for chronic pain conditions, including those associated with neuropathic pain, such as diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
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