Tramadol is an effective opioid pain medication that belongs to the group of drugs known as analgesics, narcotics, or opiates. It is commonly used to alleviate severe pain that cannot be managed by weaker painkillers. Doctors may recommend Tramadol after a serious injury or surgery. Although it cannot eliminate pain entirely, Tramadol is known to be highly effective in reducing moderate to severe acute pain by acting on the spine and brain. The extended-release form of Tramadol should not be used for pain relief.