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Demerol (meperidine) is an opioid analgesic used for pain relief. If a patient is prescribed 50 mg instead of 75 mg, it may indicate a need for lower dosing due to factors like increased sensitivity, potential side effects, or a doctor's decision to minimize opioid exposure. The adjustment can help manage pain effectively while reducing the risk of adverse effects or dependency. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.

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The order is for 75mg of Demerol syrup the syrup contains 50mg of Demerol per 5ml calculate dosage?

I am a pharmacist. 7.5 mL (1.5 teaspoonfuls) of 50 mg per mL Demerol syrup will contain 75 mg. It is a simply and straightforward calculation, but if it helps, you can think of 50 mg per 5 mL as being 10 mg per mL. Therefore, 7.5 mL of the syrup contains 75 mg.


Is morphine 4mg stronger than Demerol 50mg?

Morphine and Demerol (meperidine) are both opioid analgesics, but their potency differs. Generally, morphine is considered stronger on a milligram-to-milligram basis. Specifically, 4 mg of morphine is approximately equivalent to 50-75 mg of Demerol, making morphine significantly more potent. Therefore, 4 mg of morphine is indeed stronger than 50 mg of Demerol.


The doc' has ordered Demerol 75 mg The medication is prepared with 50 mg per cc of the medication How many cc's should you give?

We need to know the concentration of how many mg per ml.


What is the street value of 50mg liquid Demerol?

100 mg Demerol go for $25-$30 US dollars.


What is .75 kilogram to milligrams?

.75 kg = 750000 mg.75 kg = 750000 mg.75 kg = 750000 mg.75 kg = 750000 mg.75 kg = 750000 mg.75 kg = 750000 mg


Cost of Demerol 25 mg?

on the street, about $20 a piece for pills


The physician has ordered 50 mg of Demerol be given to a patient The concentration on hand is 100ml How many cc?

The question can't be answered with the information given. "100 ml" is a volume, not a concentration.


How many g in 75 mg?

75 mg = .075 g.


How many mcg equals 75 mg?

75mg equals 75000mcg (1000mcg per mg).


How milliliter are in 75 mg of methadone?

7.5 mL per 75 mg which is 10 mg per mL


If you took 50 mg of Demerol 3 days ago will it still be in your system if you had a urine test?

3 days .. Its an opioid. They say 2-3 days but I'd give it 3 for sure.


What is 50 kg to mg?

50 kg is 50,000,000 mg