Hannah Edge

With respect to their opioid action both codeine and tramadol can be considered pro-drugs which are hepatically metabolised into their pharmacologically active forms. This biotransformation shows significant genetic polymorphism, resulting in variable patient response, which at the extremes can range from lack of efficacy to toxicity. As a result, many guidelines (including palliative care, surgical and emergency medicine) advocate for the initiation of small doses of strong opioids in preference to weak opioids, as the former have been shown to provide more predictable and superior pain relief without an increase in adverse effect burden. As a result, the initiation of tramadol is rarely appropriate and often goes against current evidence and guidance.  This is all the more true in situations where tramadol may pose a unique risk, such as bleeding with warfarin. Exploration of other analgesic options is likely the best option..

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