Is tapentadol generic?

Nucynta(tapentadol) is used to relieve short term moderate to severe pain. Tapentadol is  a new prescription must be obtained for each fill. There is no generic version of Nucynta available, but there is a twice-daily extended release option, Nucynta ER.

 

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Tapentadol is available in immediate release tablets of: 50 milligrams (mg), 75 mg, and 100 mg, taken every four to six hours to control pain, with a maximum dose of 600 mg per 24 hours. (700 mg for day one).

Uses

This medication is used to help relieve ongoing severe pain. Tapentadol is a pain reliever. It acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief. Tapentadol may also be used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes.
Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use.

How to use Tapentadol Tablet, Extended Release 12 Hr

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Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking tapentadol and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually twice a day (about 12 hours apart). Take this medication on a regular schedule as directed by your doctor, not as needed for sudden (breakthrough) pain. Take this medication with enough water to make sure that you completely swallow the tablet. If you have nausea, it may help to take this drug with food. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to decrease nausea (such as lying down for 1 to 2 hours with as little head movement as possible).
Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, chew, or dissolve the tablet. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose, take the medication more often, or take it for a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed.
Before you start using this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should stop or change how you use your other opioid medication(s). Other pain relievers (such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen) may also be prescribed. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using tapentadol safely with other drugs.
This medication may cause withdrawal reactions, especially if it has been used regularly for a long time or in high doses. In such cases, withdrawal symptoms (such as restlessness, watering eyes, runny nose, sweating, muscle aches) may occur if you suddenly stop using this medication. To prevent withdrawal reactions, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and report any withdrawal reactions right away.
When this medication is used for a long time, it may not work as well. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well.
Though it helps many people, this medication may sometimes cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol). Take this medication exactly as prescribed to lower the risk of addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.