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*