Durable Medical Equipment: A Challenging Practice. US Pharm. 2008;33(6):10-15. Providing durable medical equipment (DME) can develop into a lucrative and rewarding aspect of a pharmacy's total patient care role.
Generic Ultram Overview. Tramadol is the generic name for Ultram. That means that the brand name from the first manufacturer of tramadol was Ultram and it was made and marketed by Ortho McNeil, now Janssen Pharmaceuticals. The branded version of Ultram became available as a generic in 2002.
Tramadol is a synthetic opiate. It is a controlled IV narcotic and has the tendency to be abused. It is considered a weak opiate but it can be abused just like other opiates and can be just as deadly. Those who are prescribed Tramadol should never be stop abruptly.