Nucynta is a brand of Tapentadol that is an opioid analgesic used to treat acute and chronic body pain. It is also helpful for post-surgery pain, neuropathic pain, arthritis, or severe pain due to injury. It is a Schedule II controlled drug, which indicates that it has a high potential for abuse and dependency.

The drug test for Nucynta is done to check for misuse or overdose of the medication. And, of course, Nucynta will show up in a drug test. It can be detected in blood for up to 24 hours. Nucynta can be found in saliva in 5 to 6 hours. The drug test can detect Nucynta in urine for up to 3 to 4 days and in hair for up to 30 days. However, the person’s metabolism rate, age, dosage, and frequency of taking the medication may influence the detection time.

For a better understanding, read a blog by HealthNaturo.