meperidine

meperidine is a topic covered in the Davis's Drug Guide.

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General

High Alert Medication: This medication bears a heightened risk of causing significant patient harm when it is used in error.

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Pronunciation:
me-per-i-deen

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Trade Name(s)

  • Demerol

Ther. Class.

opioid analgesics

Pharm. Class.

opioid agonists

Controlled Substance Schedule: II

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General

High Alert Medication: This medication bears a heightened risk of causing significant patient harm when it is used in error.

**REMS Drug**

**BEERS Drug**

Pronunciation:
me-per-i-deen

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Trade Name(s)

  • Demerol

Ther. Class.

opioid analgesics

Pharm. Class.

opioid agonists

Controlled Substance Schedule: II

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