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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)
Cases resulting in a serious event (20)
Cases resulting in death (1)
Cases resulting in life threatening events (4)
Cases resulting in hospitalization (7)
Cases resulting in disability (3)
Cases resulting in other serious reactions (7)
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, 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 2007-04-19
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 2007-04-10
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 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 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 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 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 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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