Nucynta

Active Ingredient(s): Tapentadol
FDA Approved: * November 20, 2008
Pharm Company: * ORTHO MCNEIL JANSSEN
Category: Pain Relief

Tapentadol, brand names Nucynta among others, is a centrally acting opioid analgesic of the benzenoid class with a dual mode of action as an agonist of the μ-opioid receptor and as a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI).[1] Analgesia occurs within 32 minutes of oral administration, and lasts for 4–6 hours.[3] It is similar to tramadol in its dual mechanism of action; namely, its ability to activate the mu opioid receptor and inhibit the reuptake ... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Nucynta 100 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 16590-289
Labeler:
Stat Rx USA
Nucynta 50 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 16590-863
Labeler:
Stat Rx USA
Nucynta 75 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 16590-889
Labeler:
Stat Rx USA LLC
Nucynta 50 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 21695-069
Labeler:
Rebel Distributors Corp
Nucynta 50 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated
NDC: 24510-050
Labeler:
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Nucynta 75 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated
NDC: 24510-075
Labeler:
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Nucynta 100 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated
NDC: 24510-100
Labeler:
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Nucynta 50 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 35356-525
Labeler:
Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products LLC
Nucynta 75 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 35356-593
Labeler:
Lake Erie Medical Surgical & Supply Dba Quality Care Products LLC
Nucynta 100 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 35356-611
Labeler:
Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products LLC
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