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Is it true that Demerol has less sedation and addictive side effects than morphine at equal analgesic doses?
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∙ 12y ago
Demerol is a terrible drug for pain management as is rarely used anymore. Demerol has more toxic metabolites that are released as the body breaks it down, which increases the intensity and duration of some very serious side effects. In addition, Demerol has what is called a "ceiling" to it's dosage, meaning you can give more and more and more Demerol, but at some time, you will hit a ceiling where it no longer increases in effectiveness of pain relief. Giving higher doses simply means more severe side effects. Morphine does not have a ceiling and is considered a "cleaner" drugs in reference it's metabolites. In consideration of addictive effects, anyone who takes opiods for the purpose of relieving pain will become physically dependent on it, but not psychologically addicted. Addiction is a term used for those who take opiods for recreational means.
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What is the history of demerol?
Demerol is a narcotic pain reliever similar to morphine. Methadone is a synthetic opioid used as an analgesic and and maintenance anti-addictive.
Is Demerol stronger than morphine?
No, morphine has a higher potency then demerol, which is also known as meperidine.
Can you take Demerol and morphine?
Who are you?
Does Demerol have a longer duration than morphine?
The elimination half-life is the indicator of duration of action. The number for morphine is about 2 hours. The number for Demerol is 3 to 6 hours. Demerol has a longer duration of action than morphine.
Demerol breakdown to morphine in drug screen?
No. Only morphine and hydromorphone (Dilaudid) will break down into the same compound. Demerol reduces to norperidine after it is metabolized.
What drug was bela lugosi addicted to?
morphine and demerol
I'm allergic to morphine Demerol and codeine what's left?
i am a student and have just been assigned a 92 year old patient with an allergy to demerol and morphine. What would be safe for pain ?
What are brand names of opioids?
Some opiod drugs include morphine, heroin, hyrocodone, oxycodone, and of course opium. Opioids have inherent analgesic (pain relieveing) properties and haven been used both medicinally and recreationally since 6000 BCE, making it one of the oldest drugs.
What are the effects of demerol?
With RN trainig, such as I have, it is easy to see signs of overdose on morphine. The persons respiratory rate will be depressed. This means that they wont breath very often. If the persone is umconsciuos and breathing less that 10 times in a minute, it is safe to say that they have suffered a serious overdose.
What is demerol mixed with?
Meperidine is Demerol, similar to morphine. The question I think you are meaning to ask is, what is Mepergan Fortis. This medicine is a mixture of Demerol & Phenergan. Lovely drug for when you are hurt and need sleep.
What opioid agonists are contraindicated in patients taking MAO inhibitors?
morphine, demerol
Allergic to Demerol can you take Fentanyl?
If patient is truly allergic to either Demerol or Fentanyl (i.e. anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock), then give morphine. Both drugs mentioned above are synthetics, which are completely different family from morphine, which is an alkaloid. Hope this helps.
