Demerol
DEMEROL (MEPEDRINE)
Meperidine (Demerol): Is a narcotic pain reliever with a similarity to Morphine. It is most commonly used to treat moderate to severe pain relief prior to and during surgical procedures in combination with other medications. Meperidine acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief. Meperidine is given by injection into the vein, a muscle, or subcutaneously (underneath the skin). When its injected into a vein, it is given very slowly to prevent serious side effects. If this medication is given into a muscle or under the skin, it is important to change the location of the injection site to avoid developing problem areas under the skin. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the pain has worsened, the medication may not work as well. Meperidine can be addictive and it may cause withdrawal reactions, especially if it has been used regularly for a long time or in high doses. Withdrawal symptoms (such as restlessness, runny nose, watering eyes, trouble sleeping, severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, rapid breathing, and fast heartbeat) may occur if you suddenly stop using this medication. To prevent withdrawal reactions, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and report any withdrawal reactions immediately.Though very unlikely, this medication can also be habit-forming and may result in abnormal drug-seeking behavior (addiction). To lessen the risk of becoming addicted, do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or use it for a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed.
Meperidine (Demerol): Is a narcotic pain reliever with a similarity to Morphine. It is most commonly used to treat moderate to severe pain relief prior to and during surgical procedures in combination with other medications. Meperidine acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief. Meperidine is given by injection into the vein, a muscle, or subcutaneously (underneath the skin). When its injected into a vein, it is given very slowly to prevent serious side effects. If this medication is given into a muscle or under the skin, it is important to change the location of the injection site to avoid developing problem areas under the skin. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the pain has worsened, the medication may not work as well. Meperidine can be addictive and it may cause withdrawal reactions, especially if it has been used regularly for a long time or in high doses. Withdrawal symptoms (such as restlessness, runny nose, watering eyes, trouble sleeping, severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, rapid breathing, and fast heartbeat) may occur if you suddenly stop using this medication. To prevent withdrawal reactions, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and report any withdrawal reactions immediately.Though very unlikely, this medication can also be habit-forming and may result in abnormal drug-seeking behavior (addiction). To lessen the risk of becoming addicted, do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or use it for a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed.