Meperidine
Brand Name
Demerol
Precautions
Exacerbates the effects of other CNS Depressants
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to narcotics, diarrhea caused by poisoning, patients taking MAOIs, during labor or delivery of a premature infant, undiagnosed abdominal pain or head injury
Generic Name
Meperidine Hydrochlorine
Drug Class
Opiod Analgesic; Schedule II Drug
Adverse Effects
Seizures, confusion, sedation, dysphoria, headache, hallucinations, increased ICP, respiratory depression, apnea, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension,syncope, bradycardia, dysrhythmias, nausea, vomiting, constipation, sweating
Mechanism of Action
Synthetic Opioid Analgesic whose affects on the central nervous system and smooth muscle organs are similar to morphine, primarily acting as an analgesic and a sedative
Dose & Administration
Adult: 50-100 mg [IM/SC]; 25-50 mg [SIVP] Pedi: 1-2mg/kg [IV/IO/IM/SC]
Indication
Analgesia for moderate to severe pain. *Pain Management*