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Demerol (meperidine)

Demerol is a narcotic short acting pain medicine. It is one of the oldest and most potent pain medications. It is most appropriate for patients who suffer from severe pain. It may be effective up to 3-hours hours. There is no maximum dose for Demerol and it can be increased to as much as is needed, as long as the patient tolerates it. It comes in tablet form as well as injection form.  In addition to pain control, Demerol is used in management or prevention of rigors and chills due to Platelet transfusion.

Side effects:

Demerol has some serious side effects. The degree of side effect depends on the amount consumed. Consumption of higher doses of Demerol is associated with more severe side effects:

• Constipation, which can be very severe

• Dryness of the mouth

• Confusion

• Alteration of mental status, Sedation

• Lightheadedness

• Respiratory Depression

• Nausea, Vomiting

• Headache

• Sweating

• Weakness