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Demerol (Meperidine) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Demerol (Meperidine). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view all available reports.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

All cases (22)
     Drug Ineffective (3)Drug Hypersensitivity (3)Urticaria (3)more >>

Cases resulting in a serious event (20)
     Drug Ineffective (3)Drug Hypersensitivity (3)Urticaria (3)more >>

Cases resulting in death (1)
     Blood Pressure Diastolic Increased (1)Heart Rate Decreased (1)Apnoea (1)

Cases resulting in life threatening events (4)
     Swelling Face (2)Urticaria (2)Auricular Swelling (2)more >>

Cases resulting in hospitalization (7)
     Pancreatitis (2)Nausea (1)Pain (1)more >>

Cases resulting in disability (3)
     Back Pain (1)Emphysema (1)Coagulation Factor Mutation (1)more >>

Cases resulting in other serious reactions (7)
     Drug Ineffective (2)Drug Hypersensitivity (2)Headache (2)more >>

Adverse event in 21 year old male receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-31

Patient: 21 year old male, weighing 30.0 kg (66.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pancreatitis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
    Indication: Agitation
    Start date: 2007-07-01

Clonidine
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Neuralgia
    Start date: 2007-07-24
    End date: 2007-08-03

Demerol
    Dosage: 25 to 50 mg every two hours
    Indication: Pain
    Start date: 2007-07-30
    End date: 2007-08-03

Diazepam
    Indication: Agitation
    Start date: 2007-07-01

Fluconazole
    Indication: Candidiasis
    Start date: 2007-07-29
    End date: 2007-08-03

Keppra
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 2007-07-12
    End date: 2007-08-03

Methadone HCL
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug Withdrawal Syndrome
    Start date: 2007-07-29
    End date: 2007-08-03

Methadone HCL
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pain
    Start date: 2007-07-29
    End date: 2007-08-03

Nexium
    Indication: Reflux Oesophagitis
    Start date: 2007-07-29
    End date: 2007-08-13

Paxil
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-07-25
    End date: 2007-08-03

Pepcid
    Start date: 2007-07-01

Other drugs received by patient: Chloral Hydrate; Unasyn; Bisacodyl; Diazepam; Dexmedetomidine; Ketamine HCL



Adverse event in male receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-30

Patient: male, weighing 33.4 kg (73.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Amylase Increased, Pancreatitis, Lipase Increased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
    Dosage: text:3-4.5mg-freq:q3-4h: prn
    Indication: Agitation
    Start date: 2007-07-06
    End date: 2007-08-03

Clonidine
    Indication: Neuralgia

Demerol
    Dosage: text:25-50 mg-freq:q2h: prn
    Indication: Pain
    Start date: 2007-07-30
    End date: 2007-08-03

Diazepam
    Indication: Agitation

Fluconazole
    Indication: Systemic Candida
    Start date: 2007-07-29
    End date: 2007-08-03

Keppra
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 2007-07-12
    End date: 2007-08-03

Methadone HCL
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pain
    Start date: 2007-07-29
    End date: 2007-08-03

Methadone HCL
    Indication: Sedation

Nexium
    Indication: Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
    Start date: 2007-07-29
    End date: 2007-08-03

Paxil
    Dosage: daily dose:15mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-07-01
    End date: 2007-08-03



Adverse event in female receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Lung Disorder, Drug Hypersensitivity, Pain, Intestinal Obstruction

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol

Promethazine

Xopenex
    Dosage: 1.25 unk;1x;inhalation
    Indication: Asthma
    Start date: 2006-09-01
    End date: 2006-09-01

Xopenex
    Dosage: 1.25 unk;1x;inhalation
    Indication: Condition Aggravated
    Start date: 2006-09-01
    End date: 2006-09-01

Other drugs received by patient: Albuterol; Zyrtec; Singulair



Adverse event in male receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-15

Patient: male, weighing 88.5 kg (194.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anaphylactic Reaction

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol (Meperidine)



Adverse event in 52 year old female receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-08

Patient: 52 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Respiratory Arrest

Suspect drug(s):
Compazine
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Demerol
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in male receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-07-06

Patient: male, weighing 70.8 kg (155.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cardio-Respiratory Arrest, Rhonchi, Tachycardia, Procedural Complication, Oxygen Saturation Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol
    Dosage: 75mg once iv
    Indication: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
    Start date: 2007-05-17

Versed
    Dosage: 4mg once iv
    Start date: 2007-05-17



Adverse event in 42 year old female receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-06-07

Patient: 42 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Muscle Atrophy, Motor Dysfunction, Multiple Myeloma, Asthenia, Immobile

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol
    Dosage: 50 mg, ivp
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2006-07-31

Dexamethasone
    Dosage: 40 mg, once daily on days 1-4, 9-12, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2006-04-17

Potassium Chloride
    Dosage: 20 meq, once daily, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2006-07-31

Thalomid
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2006-04-14
    End date: 2006-05-01

Thalomid
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2006-05-12

Other drugs received by patient: Zometa; Sodium Chloride (Sodium Chloride) (0.9 Percent); Lovenox; Docusate Sodium (Docusate Sodium) (Capsules); Nebupent; Azithromycin (Azithromycin) (Tablets); Prevacid; Furosemide; Morphine (Morphine) (Tablets); Lorazepam



Adverse event in female receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-05-17

Patient: female, weighing 104.3 kg (229.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Respiratory Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol (Meperidine)



Adverse event in 50 year old male receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-05-07

Patient: 50 year old male, weighing 69.4 kg (152.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Phlebitis, Pulmonary Thrombosis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol
    Indication: Pain

Opana ER
    Dosage: 40 mg; bid;
    Indication: Pain
    Start date: 2007-04-06

Other drugs received by patient: Fentora; Cymbalta; Seroquel; Lexapro; Lamictal; Provigil; Lasix; Metanx; Valium; Methadone HCL; Demerol



Adverse event in 27 year old female receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-04-20

Patient: 27 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Drug Hypersensitivity, Dizziness, Headache, Gastritis, Haematemesis

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-03-01

Ribavirin
    Dosage: ; po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2007-02-27
    End date: 2007-03-01

Other drugs received by patient: Acyclovir



Adverse event in receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-04-19

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Auricular Swelling, Swelling Face, Urticaria, Oedema Peripheral, Injection Site Urticaria, Injection Site Swelling

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol (Meperidine)



Adverse event in receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-04-19

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Auricular Swelling, Swelling Face, Urticaria, Oedema Peripheral, Pharmaceutical Product Complaint

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol (Meperidine)



Adverse event in male receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-04-19

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Back Pain, Neck Pain

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol (Meperidine)



Adverse event in receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-04-10

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Medication Error, Incorrect Dose Administered, Drug Dispensing Error, Pharmaceutical Product Complaint

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol
    Dosage: injectable syringe-prefilled

Morphine Sulfate
    Dosage: injectable syringe, prefilled



Adverse event in 27 year old female receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-04-02

Patient: 27 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Drug Hypersensitivity, Dizziness, Headache, Haematemesis, Rash Pruritic

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol
    Start date: 2007-03-01

Ribavirin
    Dosage: po
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-02-27
    End date: 2007-03-01

Other drugs received by patient: Acyclovir



Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-02-20

Patient: 60 year old female, weighing 60.0 kg (132.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Drug Ineffective, Nausea, Feeling Abnormal

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol
    Dosage: 100mg im
    Indication: Migraine

Promethazine
    Dosage: 25mg im



Adverse event in 64 year old male receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-02-20

Patient: 64 year old male, weighing 50.8 kg (111.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Urticaria, Rash

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol (Meperidine)



Adverse event in 34 year old female receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-02-08

Patient: 34 year old female, weighing 185.0 kg (407.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Agitation, Anxiety, Respiratory Depression, Hallucination

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol
    Dosage: 2 doses
    Indication: Headache
    Start date: 2006-11-08
    End date: 2006-11-08

Demerol
    Dosage: 2 doses
    Indication: Neck Pain
    Start date: 2006-11-08
    End date: 2006-11-08

Phenergan HCL



Adverse event in 69 year old male receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-02-08

Patient: 69 year old male, weighing 50.2 kg (110.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cheyne-Stokes Respiration, Emphysema, Wrong Drug Administered, Pulmonary Embolism, Loss of Consciousness, Skin Discolouration, Medication Error, Dehydration, Miosis, Pneumothorax, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Syncope Vasovagal, Cold Sweat, Blood Pressure Decreased, Renal Mass

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol (Meperidine)



Adverse event in 33 year old female receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-02-08

Patient: 33 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Coagulation Factor Mutation, Mouth Haemorrhage, Anaemia, Post Procedural Complication, Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Cardiolipin Antibody Positive, Cerebrovascular Accident, Convulsion, Cerebral Infarction, Heart Rate Increased, Cerebrovascular Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Oedema, Oedema, Apnoea, Hypertension

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol
    Dosage: 25-100 mg q3-4h prn im
    Indication: Pain
    Start date: 2006-06-07
    End date: 2006-06-11

Demerol
    Dosage: 25- 50mg q3h prn iv
    Indication: Pain
    Start date: 2006-06-15
    End date: 2006-06-15



Adverse event in 70 year old male receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-01-31

Patient: 70 year old male, weighing 75.3 kg (165.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rash Erythematous

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol
    Dosage: 25 mg q5 prn pain im
    Indication: Procedural Pain
    Start date: 2006-10-17

Hydrocodone / Acetaminophen
    Indication: Procedural Pain
    Start date: 2006-10-18
    End date: 2006-10-19

Other drugs received by patient: Cardizem; Proscar; Zetia; Zocor; Decadron; Toradol; Restoril; Ancef; Keflex



Adverse event in 60 year old male receiving Demerol (Meperidine)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-01-18

Patient: 60 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Heart Rate Decreased, Apnoea, Blood Pressure Diastolic Increased

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Demerol

Versed

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