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Is Tramadol An NSAID?

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Posted on Thu, 21 Sep 2017
Question: tramadol (pain med) is it considered a NSAID ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Arnab (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
no, it's Opioid class of analgesic..

Detailed Answer:
Hi Bayfish01, Welcome to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,

No, Tramadol belongs to the Opioid class of analgesic (pain killer) while NSAIDs are an entirely different genre of pain-killers as well as anti-inflammatory medications..they are not related..

Let me know if you've any further queries..I'll be glad to clarify further..


Take Care
Kind Regards
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Is Tramadol An NSAID?

Brief Answer: no, it's Opioid class of analgesic.. Detailed Answer: Hi Bayfish01, Welcome to HCM, I've gone through your query and understand your concern, No, Tramadol belongs to the Opioid class of analgesic (pain killer) while NSAIDs are an entirely different genre of pain-killers as well as anti-inflammatory medications..they are not related.. Let me know if you've any further queries..I'll be glad to clarify further.. Take Care Kind Regards