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Drug-Meperidine
Meperidine-Demerol
Question | Answer |
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classification | narcotic analgesic, schedule C-II |
action | binds to opiate receptors, producing analgesia and euphoria |
indications | moderate to severe pain |
adverse effects | respiratory depression, n/v, sinus brady/tach, hyper/hypoTN |
contraindications | MAOIs, other CNS depressants or alcohol, |
dosage | adults: 50-150mg peds:1-2mg/kg |