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Meperidine

Health Encyclopedia: Meperidine Hydrochloride Overdose

Definition

This is poisoning from taking a very large amountof the painkiller meperidine.


Alternative Names

Demerol overdose; Mepergan forte overdose


Poisonous Ingredient
  • Meperidine

Where Found
  • Demerol
  • Mepergan Forte

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Expert & Community Posts

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...were oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine and meperidine, with oxycodone being responsible... Read more »

Health Guide

Meperidine hydrochloride overdose
Demerol overdose; Mepergan forte overdose Symptoms Lungs Breathing problemsSlow and labored breathingShallow breathing Breathing stops Eyes, ears,... Read more »
Meperidine hydrochloride overdose
Demerol overdose; Mepergan forte overdose Home Treatment DO NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional. Seek... Read more »
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...Drugs that may alter test results include bethanechol, cholinergic medications, codeine, indomethacin, meperidine, methacholine, and morphine. Read more »
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...inhibitorsAntihistaminesAntihypertensive medicationsChlorpromzinesExthosuximideHaloperidolLithium CarbonateMeperidineMethenamine therapyNorepinephrinePhenobarbitalPhenytoinPropoxypheneVeratrum... Read more »
Dexedrine
...inhibitorsAntihistaminesAntihypertensive medicationsChlorpromzinesExthosuximideHaloperidolLithium CarbonateMeperidineMethenamine therapyNorepinephrinePhenobarbitalPhenytoinPropoxypheneVeratrum... Read more »

Medications

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...disopyramide, quinidine) narcotic pain medicines (e.g., meperidine, morphine) Tell your... Read more »

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...to help certain narcotic pain relievers (e.g., meperidine) work better. Hydroxyzine... Read more »

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...serotonin, such as buspirone, dextromethorphan, lithium, meperidine, propoxyphene, phentermine,... Read more »

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...bromocriptine, buspirone, dextromethorphan, lithium, meperidine, propoxyphene, phentermine,... Read more »

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...relaxants, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine, meperidine), psychiatric medicines (e.g.,... Read more »

Related News

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An analysis of data from the Drug Enforcement Administration has found that the amount of five major prescription painkillers sold at U.S. retail... Read summary »