Nucynta Er

Active Ingredient(s): Tapentadol
FDA Approved: * August 25, 2011
Pharm Company: * JANSSEN PHARMS
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 50 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
NDC: 24510-058
Labeler:
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Nucynta 100 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
NDC: 24510-116
Labeler:
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Nucynta 150 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
NDC: 24510-174
Labeler:
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Nucynta 200 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
NDC: 24510-232
Labeler:
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Nucynta 250 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
NDC: 24510-291
Labeler:
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
12 Hr Nucynta 100 mg Extended Release Tablet
NDC: 35356-770
Labeler:
Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products LLC
12 Hr Nucynta 50 mg Extended Release Tablet
NDC: 35356-810
Labeler:
Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products LLC
12 Hr Nucynta 50 mg Extended Release Tablet
NDC: 50458-860
Labeler:
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
12 Hr Nucynta 100 mg Extended Release Tablet
NDC: 50458-861
Labeler:
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
12 Hr Nucynta 150 mg Extended Release Tablet
NDC: 50458-862
Labeler:
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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