Tapentadol is a prescription medication used to manage moderate to severe pain. It is a combination of an opioid and a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, which helps in controlling pain. Tapentadol is used for the management of moderate to severe pain, including pain from injury or surgery. It is typically used when other pain relief methods are not sufficient. Tapentadol works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord to reduce the perception of pain. It also inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of pain.
