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Pethidine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Pethidine safe for pregnant women?
Pethidine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Pethidine again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Pethidine safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Pethidine. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Pethidine on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Pethidine on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Pethidine on the Liver?
Side effects of Pethidine rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Pethidine on the Heart?
Pethidine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Pethidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pethidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pethidine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Pethidine.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pethidine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Pethidine can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Pethidine should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Pethidine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Pethidine
Taking Pethidine with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pethidine
Consumption of alcohol and Pethidine together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Demerol® (meperidine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 475-476