Meperidine (Demerol) (C-Il); Opioid Narcotic ; Inj per mL: 10, 25, 50, 75, 100 mg
Syr: 50 mg/5 mL
Tab: 50, 100 mg; 1-1.5 mg/kg/dose IM/IV/PO/SC q3-4h prn pain (max 100 mg/dose)
Use with caution in
renal failure; the active
metabolite, normeperidine, has a prolonged
half-life and can cause seizures.