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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.
What is difference between site of action and onset of action?
site of action is the location (site) where the drug do there action ........ while onset of action is the starting of effects produced due to drug............... both are clearly different..........
What is the medical term meaning action which delays the onset of a disease?
Prophylaxis or primary prevention mean action delaying onset of disease.
Onset of action of hydrocortisone Injection?
30 to 60minutes
What is the onset of action for Xanax?
30-90 minutes.
What type of injection has the quickest onset of action?
An intravenous injection.
Which routes of administration produces the quickest onset of action of Promethazine?
IV
What route of administration has the quickest onset of action?
Intravenous
Which class of diuretic has the most rapid onset of action?
Loop diuretics have the quickest onset of action. They are called loop diuretics because they act in the loop of henle in the kidneys. The main loop diuretics are: Furosemide, Bumetanide and Torasemide
Why do some barbiturates like phenobarbital have short duration of action and short onset of action?
Because they are quickly metabolized by the liver.
What class narcotic is Demerol?
Demerol is an opiate. I could be wrong but I believe that demerol is a schedule II narcotic.
What can you take with Demerol for a fever?
no no Demerol is pain killer
