Pethidine (HCl)

Overview

Primary Characterstics

Pethidine (HCl) is also known as Meperidine.Pethidine (HCl) is also known as Meperidine. It is of Synthetic origin. It belongs to OPIATE agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Pethidine (HCl) is 247.33.

Indications

Pharmacokinetics

Contraindications

Drug Interactions

Pethidine (HCl) is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:

Interaction of Technetium Tc-99m Oxidronate with Pethidine (HCl)

Details: Possible accumulation of technetium Tc 99m oxidronate at site[s] of injection of Pethidine (HCl).

These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Dosage

Pethidine (HCl)'s dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
50 to 100 mg	75 (75)	4 hourly	IM,SC
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
0.5 to 0.2 mg/kg	0.35 (0.35)	4 hourly	Intra Muscular	-
0.5 to 2 mg/kg	1.2 (1.25)	4 hourly	Oral
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
1 to 2	1.5 (1.5)	4 hourly	Intramuscular

Pethidine (HCl)

Overview

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Primary Characterstics

Indications

Pharmacokinetics

Contraindications

Drug Interactions

Severity N/A

Interaction of Disulfiram with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Etomidate with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Iotroxate (Meglumine) with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Methadone with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Nitrous Oxide with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Perphenazine with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Chlorpromazine (HCl) with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Cimetidine (HCl) with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Phenobarbitone with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Phenytoin (Na) with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Thiopentone (Na) with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Alcohol with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Prazepam with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Promethazine (HCl) with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Bromazepam with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Butorphanol (Tartrate) with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Selegiline (HCl) with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Fosphenytoin with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Ritonavir with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Sibutramine with Pethidine (HCl)

Interaction of Technetium Tc-99m Oxidronate with Pethidine (HCl)

Side Effects

Dosage

Adult Dosage

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

High Risk Groups

Warning / Precautions

Storage Conditions

Interference in Pathology

Brands / Trade Names of Pethidine (HCl)

Manufacturers of Pethidine (HCl) in Pakistan

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