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Demerol

Demerol is a narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pains. It works by numbing the pain perception area in the brain. It can also be used prior to, or during surgical procedures.

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What is stronger Meperidine or hydrocodone?

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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.

How long to wait to drive after 2 Demerol pills?

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No you cannot drive after taking demerol, it impairs your ability to focus and causes severe drowsiness.

Cost of Demerol 25 mg?

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on the street, about $20 a piece for pills

Does Demerol expire?

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No - the expiration dates on most prescriptions are for full potency, though some, like those containing aspirin, shouldn't be used past a certain point after the expiration since they break down and aren't safe.


In general though, if you keep Demerol (Meperidine) and similar drugs in their original containers, and maintain them in storage in a cool, dry environment, their potency will last for many years. For example, military drugs such as morphine from WWII stores are still found occasionally in medical supplies that are still as potent as the day they were packed. Remember it's how the drug is stored that leads to its deterioration - the date is a reference only.

What prescribed pills and non-prescribed pill can be snorted?

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morphine, valium, subbies, and temmys, sniff them all. get blitzed

What is the history of demerol?

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Demerol is a narcotic pain reliever similar to morphine.

Methadone is a synthetic opioid used as an analgesic and and maintenance anti-addictive.

Allergic to Demerol can you take Fentanyl?

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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.

What is lethal dose of Demerol?

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Definition

Dimenhydrinate is a type of medicine called an antihistamine.

Dimenhydrinate overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Alternative Names

Dramamine; Dimetabs

Poisonous Ingredient

Dimenhydrinate

Where Found

Dimenhydrinate is an ingredient found in some allergy medicines, as well as medicines used to treat nausea, vomiting, and seasickness.

It may be found in:

  • Calm-X
  • Dimetabs
  • Dramamine
  • Gravol
  • Hydrate bullet
  • Marmine
  • Nico-Vert
  • Triptone

Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.

SymptomsBefore Calling Emergency

Determine the following information:

  • Patient's age, weight, and condition
  • Name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)
  • Time it was swallowed
  • Amount swallowed
  • If the medicine was prescribed for the patient
Poison Control, or a local emergency number

The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.

This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

See: Poison control center - emergency number

What to expect at the emergency room

The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate.

The patient may receive:

  • Activated charcoal
  • Antidote (medicine to reverse the effects of the antihistamine)
  • Breathing support (oxygen and possibly a breathing tube)
  • Fluids through a vein (by IV)
  • Laxative
  • Tube from the mouth into the stomach to empty the stomach (gastric lavage)
Expectations (prognosis)

Recovery is likely if the patient survives the first 24 hours. Few patients actually die from an antihistamine overdose.

References

Kirk MA, Baer AB. Anticholinergics and antihistamines. In: Shannon MW, Borron SW, Burns MJ, eds. Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 39.

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

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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.

Why is Demerol being taken off the market?

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On a selective basis, hospitol by hospitol

Can Demerol and atropine sulfate be taken together?

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purpose of Demerol and atropine sulfate as preanaesthetic

Can you shoot up a 50mg Demerol pill?

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Yes you can, and the euphoric proprieties surpass that of hydro-morphine. SO HOW DO YOU MIX ITTO SHOOT IT

Can you mix Xanax and Demerol together?

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Consult a doctor or medical professional. It is not recommended. Again, consult the prescribing doctor or medical professional. "http://psyweb.com/Drughtm/DrughtmAdv/jsp/AdvXanax.jsp" states "Narcotic analgesics of any kind, like Darvon (propoxyphene), Darvocet (propoxyphene, acetaminophen), Demerol (meperidine), Codeine, Percocet (oxycodone, acetaminophen), Vicodin (hydrocodone, acetaminophen), Vicoprofen (hydrocodone and ibuprofen) or OxyContin (oxycodone) may accelerate central nervous system or respiratory depression when taken with Xanax. Also, Xanax may decrease the effectiveness of these medications as pain relievers." and recommends asking your doctor's advice before combining these drugs.

How much dilaudid is equal to 50mg Demerol?

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The real answer according to Mass Pain Clinic is

7.5mg Dilaudid = 30mg Morphine

per Mass.HospitalPain Clinic

That is an ORAL dose... it changes if it is admistered IV to:

1.5mg Dilaudid IV = 10mg Morphine IV

What does the generic of Demerol look like?

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what dose generic percocet look like

What does Demerol show up as on a urine drug screen?

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In some tests, it shows as an opiate, such as heroin. To specifically look for meperidine (Demerol), it would need to be noted on the control sheet for an accurate test.

What does a Fentanyl pill look like?

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the Fentanyl Buccal Tablets I take for cancer pain are small, round, white tabs with 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 on them refering to the hundreds of mgs.

How does Demerol compare to percoset?

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Both demerol and percocet are opioids, meaning they have opium alkaloids as their base. As far as potency goes, the oxycodone in Percocet is stronger than the meperidine in Demerol. Taken orally, Demerol is only about one-third as strong as when given IV or in a muscle. Taken orally, oxycodone is about 50% stronger than morphine, which is many times stronger than meperidine.

Is oxycodone and Demerol the same?

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From experience if you take the same amount of oxycodone(ex. percocet roxicodone) and demerol, Demerol is stronger.

How long after using Demerol will it show up in urine?

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3-5 days depending on dosage and legnth of use.