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