What is MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE used for?

MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE (brand name Meperidine Hydrochloride) is a Electrolyte / Mineral indicated for abuse, misuse, overdose.

What are the most common side effects of MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE the same as Meperidine Hydrochloride?

Meperidine Hydrochloride is a brand name for MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Q: How does MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE work?

MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Meperidine is an opioid agonist with multiple actions qualitatively similar to those of morphine; the most prominent of these involve the central nervous system and organs composed of smooth muscle. The principal actions of therapeutic value are analgesia and sedation..

Electrolyte / Mineral

Brand names: Meperidine Hydrochloride

Oral

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Meperidine is an opioid agonist with multiple actions qualitatively similar to those of morphine; the most prominent of these involve the central nervous system and organs composed of smooth muscle. The principal actions of therapeutic value are analgesia and sedation.

Indications

abuse

misuse

overdose

and death

which can occur at any dosage or duration and persist over the course of therapy

reserve opioid analgesics

Contraindications

• including paralytic ileus [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.15 )] • Hypersensitivity to meperidine or to any of the other ingredients of the product (e.g.
• including paralytic ileus. ( 4 ) • Hypersensitivity to meperidine or to any other ingredients of the product. ( 4 )

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia and Allodynia: Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia (OIH) occurs when an opioid analgesic paradoxically causes an increase in pain, or an increase in sensitivity to pain
13 ) • Risks of Use in Patients with Increased Intracranial Pressure, Brain Tumors, Head Injury, or Impaired Consciousness: Regularly evaluate for sedation and respiratory depression
1 Risks of Accidental Overdose and Death Due to Medication Errors Dosing errors can result in accidental overdose and death
As an opioid, Meperidine Hydrochloride Tablets and Oral Solution expose users to the risks of addiction, abuse and misuse [see Drug Abuse and Dependence ( 9 )]

Known Side Effects

9 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Excessive Sweating

1-10%

Rash

1-10%

Vomiting

0.1-1%

High Blood Pressure

0.1-1%

Headache

0.1-1%

Fever

0.1-1%

Fatigue

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE openFDA label JSON → MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FAERS adverse-event reports → MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral