MEPERIDINE SUMMARY
Meperidine Hydrochloride Injection, USP 10 mg/mL is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, hypotonic solution of meperidine hydrochloride, USP, in an acetate buffer. This product is to be administered by the intravenous route via a compatible Hospira infusion device. Each mL contains meperidine hydrochloride 10 mg. Sodium acetate, anhydrous 1.5 mg and glacial acetic acid, 0.0012 mL are added as buffers. pH 4.5 (3.5 to 6.0). The solution contains no bacteriostat or antimicrobial agent and is intended only for use as a single-dose unit to provide analgesia via the intravenous route using a compatible Hospira infusion device. Meperidine is classified pharmacologically as a synthetic narcotic analgesic. Meperidine Hydrochloride is ethyl-1-methyl-4-phenylisonipecotate hydrochloride, a white, crystalline substance with a melting point of 186° to 189°C. It is readily soluble in water and has a neutral reaction and a slightly bitter taste. The solution is not decomposed by a short period of boiling.
Meperidine hydrochloride administered by slow intravenous injection is indicated for the relief of moderate to severe pain.
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Published Studies Related to Meperidine
Meperidine relieves pain during transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy. [2014] ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy... CONCLUSION: Intramuscular meperidine injection is a safe and effective analgesic
Intra-articular bupivacaine reduces postoperative pain and meperidine use after
total hip arthroplasty: a randomized, double-blind study. [2014] One hundred patients receiving unilateral total hip arthroplasty (THA) were
randomized to receive an intra-articular injection of 300mg bupivacaine or normal
saline after completion of surgery. Pain scores of the bupivacaine group were
significantly lower than those of the control group the first 12hours
postoperatively (all, P<0.001).
Comparison of the analgesic efficacy of dexketoprofen trometamol and meperidine
HCl in the relief of renal colic. [2014] In this study, the analgesic effects of dexketoprofen trometamol and meperidine
hydrochloride were compared in patients diagnosed with renal colic. This study
was a prospective, randomized, double-blind study... With this
study, we concluded that dexketoprofen trometamol, from the nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drug group, can be within the primary treatment options for
renal colic because of better analgesic efficacy, being well tolerated by
patients compared with meperidine hydrochloride.
Meperidine for uterine dystocia and its effect on duration of labor and neonatal
acid-base status: a randomized clinical trial. [2012] CONCLUSION: Because of the absence of any beneficial effect of meperidine on
Antishivering effects of two different doses of intrathecal meperidine in caesarean section: a prospective randomised blinded study. [2011.03] BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Shivering causes various adverse disturbances and interferes with monitoring. The optimal dose of intrathecal meperidine to prevent shivering without producing other side-effects remains unknown. This prospective randomised double-blinded study was conducted to compare the antishivering effects of two different doses of intrathecal meperidine... CONCLUSION: The use of intrathecal meperidine for caesarean section during spinal anaesthesia for the prevention of shivering cannot be recommended as its use is associated with increased incidence of nausea and vomiting.
Clinical Trials Related to Meperidine
Remifentanil Only vs. Midazolam and Meperidine During Elective Colonoscopy [Completed]
A Comparison of Meperidine for Post-Cesarean Analgesia: Bolus Versus Infusion and Bolus [Not yet recruiting]
The purpose of this study is to determine if epidural meperidine administered by
patient-controlled bolus button is equivalent to a low dose infusion plus patient-controlled
bolus.
Efficacy and Safety Profiles of Combination Sedation Propofol With Midazolam and Meperidine. [Completed]
The purpose of this study is to compare efficacy and safety of combination of propofol and
midazolam with meperidine versus midazolam and meperidine for ambulatory ERCP
Meperidine Versus Drotaverine Regarding the Effect on the Duration of the First Stage of Labor in Full Term Primigravidae [Not yet recruiting]
Comparison Between Meperidine and Drotaverine Regarding the Effect on the Duration of
the First Stage of Labor in Full Term Primigravidae
Study of the Effectiveness of Administration of Meperidine on the Length of Active Phase of Labor in Women [Recruiting]
Labor pain is universal and occurs acutely. This is the most painful experience in a woman's
life. Pain relief during labor is expected to have positive impact on the progress, outcome
and cost of labor. However, it is controversial whether labor analgesia shortens the length
of labor and influences progression to cesarean. Labor analgesia can be performed via spinal,
epidural or systemic routes (intravenous or intramuscular). Opioid agonists (meperidine,
fentanyl etc.) as well are the systemic agents frequently used for labor analgesia. Results
of the studies concerning effect of meperidine on the length of labor are controversial.
Many studies have expressed that meperidine has no effect or effect on the progress of
labor. This study aims to evaluate the effect of meperidine on the length of active phase of
labor in nulliparous or multiparous women, who will be randomized into case and control
groups.
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PATIENT REVIEWS / RATINGS / COMMENTSBased on a total of 1 ratings/reviews, Meperidine has an overall score of 8. The effectiveness score is 8 and the side effect score is 8. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst.
| Meperidine review by 31 year old female patient | | Rating |
Overall rating: | | |
Effectiveness: | | Considerably Effective |
Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | Treatment Info |
Condition / reason: | | painkiller after surgery |
Dosage & duration: | | 50mg taken every 4 hours for the period of 1 week |
Other conditions: | | none |
Other drugs taken: | | antibiotics | | Reported Results |
Benefits: | | it was a very strong pain killer. |
Side effects: | | extreme disorientation. |
Comments: | | even though it was a very strong pain killer there was still considerable pain felt before the next prescribed dose was to be taken. i don't know if the anti nausea ingredient was effective because i felt like vomiting every time i smelled food and did vomit whenever i tried to eat, for about 3 days. however, i didn't feel nauseous when there was no food present. i was too disoriented to perform daily functions without help, or think clearly while using the prescription. after i stopped taking the pills it took a day or two before this effect wore off. |
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Page last updated: 2015-08-10
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