Tramadol is a centrally acting opioid analgesic medication primarily used for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol is commonly prescribed for the treatment of acute and chronic pain conditions. It is particularly effective for various types of pain, including postoperative pain, musculoskeletal pain (such as back pain and osteoarthritis), neuropathic pain (nerve pain), cancer pain, and pain associated with other medical conditions.