Tapentadol generic name?

What is the generic name for tapentadol?

Tapentadol is the generic name itself (the active ingredient). It is commonly sold under brand names such as Nucynta and Nucynta ER, but “tapentadol” refers to the drug in generic terms.

What drug class is tapentadol?

Tapentadol is an opioid pain medicine used for moderate to severe pain. Products are often available as immediate-release (IR) or extended-release (ER) formulations, depending on the dosing form.

What about “tapentadol hydrochloride”?

Many tapentadol products are labeled as tapentadol hydrochloride (tapentadol HCl). That is the salt form used in the formulation, but the generic name is still tapentadol.

Is tapentadol the same as tapentadol ER/IR?

Yes. Tapentadol is the active ingredient in both immediate-release and extended-release products; “ER” or “IR” describes the release/dosing formulation, not a different generic name.