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Tapentadol (Generic)

Tapentadol (Generic)

Tapentadol is an opioid pain medication and is used to treat moderate to severe pain. The extended-release form of this medicine (Nucynta ER) is for around-the-clock treatment of pain that is not controlled by other medicines. Nucynta ER is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain. Tapentadol may also be used for purposes not listed in this site.

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