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How strong is meperidine?
Meperidine, also known as pethidine, is an opioid analgesic that is approximately 1/10th as strong as morphine. It is primarily used for the relief of moderate to severe pain, particularly in surgical settings or during labor. However, its use has declined due to the potential for side effects and the availability of safer alternatives. Additionally, meperidine has a shorter duration of action and can lead to the accumulation of toxic metabolites, which can be harmful.
What is generic name for Demerol?
Meperidine Meperidine
What are narcotic medications?
Narcotics are opium derivatives and synthetic compounds that mimic the effects of opium derived drugs, such as Demerol (meperidine) and Methadone (dolphine).
What are the side affects of meperidine?
some of them are:seizureshallucinationscause restlessness rather than sedationnegative inotropic effectnausea and vomitingurinary retention and constipation
Can you take meperidine and Effexor together?
Taking meperidine (a pain medication) and Effexor (venlafaxine, an antidepressant) together is generally not recommended due to the risk of serious side effects, including serotonin syndrome. Both medications can affect serotonin levels in the brain, potentially leading to dangerous interactions. It's essential to consult a healthcare provider before combining these medications to ensure safety and appropriate management of any potential risks.
Meperidine is vulnerable to all of the metabolic reactions except?
Meperidine is not vulnerable to oxidative metabolism.
Metabolite of meperidine?
norpethidine.
What is meperidine's classification?
narcotic
What metabolic product of meperidine normeperidine makes this drug inappropriate for long term use because of the what?
Neurotoxicity, risk of CNS adverse effects
Will meperidine make you high?
yeah
Meperidine Demerol 75mg Im q4h PRN?
Meperidine (demerol ) dosage of 75mg Intermuscularly every 4 hours as needed.
What is stronger Meperidine or hydrocodone?
Meperidine is generic for Demerol which in fact is very similar to Morphine so what do you think?.................Well if you said Meperidine you are correct. Yes they are all opiates. But Morphine is the father try smoking opium.
