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meperidine (mĕ-per´ĭ-dēn) an opioid analgesic, used as the hydrochloride salt as an analgesic and an anesthesia adjunct. meperidine a centrally acting analgesic with spasmolytic properties equal to those of atropine. Has little hypnotic effect and relieves pain without reducing consciousness, muscular activity, coordination or responsiveness of the special senses. An addictive drug for humans. Called also pethidine. meperidine Demerol Pain management An IV agonist opioid analgesic, with an active metabolite, normeperidine Route Parenteral, oral Pharmacologic effects Powerful blocker of pain messages to the brain Contraindications Not coadministered with
MAOI antidepressants–may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea. See Opioids. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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