Tramadol is a centrally acting opioid analgesic prescribed to alleviate moderate to moderately severe pain. Operating as a synthetic opioid, tramadol binds to mu-opioid receptors in the brain and inhibits the reuptake of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine, contributing to its analgesic effects. Unlike traditional opioids, tramadol also possesses mild serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibition, enhancing its pain-relieving capabilities.