Meperidine
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Demerol; Isonipecaine; Pethidine; Mepergan
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Analgesic
CHEMICAL NAME
1-methyl-4-phenylisonipecotic acid ethyl ester
DESCRIPTION
Meperidine is a synthetic opioid analgesic used for the relief of moderate to severe pain. It is also prescribed off-label for the treatment of shivering.
EXPERIENCES #
The Bloody Mess, by Acid Rain
Pain Relief Not Up To Expectations, by Dale
An Overall Medicore Experience, by pharmD
Effects of a Non-fatal Overdose, by Former Opiate Fan
OFF-SITE RESOURCES