Meperidine

What are the contraindications of Meperidine?

Caution with patients on MAO inhibitors, respiratory depression, hypotension Relative contraindication: head or abdominal injury

What is the trade name of Meperidine?

Demerol

What are the clinical considerations of Meperidine?

Have narcan available. Recommend admin. w / phenergan which will potentiate as well as antiemetic properties.

What are the routes of Meperidine?

IV, IM

What is the dose of Meperidine?

IV: 12.5 - 50 mg IVP IM: 25 - 100 mg IM

What are the side effects of Meperidine?

N / V, respiratory depression, altered LOC, hypotension, dizziness

What is the category of Meperidine?

Narcotic analgesic

What is the indication of Meperidine?

Pain control

What is the action of Meperidine?

CNS depression, analgesic, sedative, respiratory depression