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Meperidine

Generic Name
Meperidine
Brand Names
Demerol
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C15H21NO2
CAS Number
57-42-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
9E338QE28F

Overview

A narcotic analgesic that can be used for the relief of most types of moderate to severe pain, including postoperative pain and the pain of labor. Prolonged use may lead to dependence of the morphine type; withdrawal symptoms appear more rapidly than with morphine and are of shorter duration.

Background

A narcotic analgesic that can be used for the relief of most types of moderate to severe pain, including postoperative pain and the pain of labor. Prolonged use may lead to dependence of the morphine type; withdrawal symptoms appear more rapidly than with morphine and are of shorter duration.

Indication

Used to control moderate to severe pain.

Associated Conditions

  • Severe Pain

Clinical Trials

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Posted
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2014/07/01
Phase 4
Completed
2014/01/17
Not Applicable
UNKNOWN
2014/01/16
Not Applicable
Completed
2014/01/06
Phase 4
Completed
2013/11/28
Not Applicable
Completed
2013/09/24
Not Applicable
Completed
Dalin Tzu Chi General Hospital
2013/05/21
Phase 3
Completed
2013/04/16
Phase 3
Terminated
University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
2012/12/04
Not Applicable
Completed
2012/10/18
Phase 4
Completed

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