What should you assess before administering Demerol?
Assess each patient’s risk for opioid addiction, abuse, or misuse prior to prescribing DEMEROL Tablets or Oral Solution, and monitor all patients receiving DEMEROL Tablets or Oral Solution for the development of these behaviors and conditions.
Where is Demerol injected in the body?
Meperidine injection comes as a solution (liquid) to inject subcutaneously (just under the skin), intramuscularly (into a muscle), or intravenously (into a vein). It is usually injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly once every 3 to 4 hours as needed. Use meperidine injection exactly as directed.
Are there any dangerous drug interactions with Demerol?
A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others. To make sure Demerol is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: a head injury, brain tumor, or seizures;
What’s the generic name for the drug Demerol?
Demerol. Generic Name: meperidine (me PER i deen) Brand Name: Demerol. Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on Nov 29, 2019. Uses. Warnings. Dosage. What to avoid.
What to do when you stop taking Demerol?
Do not stop using Demerol suddenly after long-term use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using this medicine. Never crush or break a tablet to inhale the powder or mix it into a liquid to inject the drug into your vein.
What are the active ingredients of Toradol and Demerol?
It is based on ketorolac tromethamine and meperidine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Toradol and Demerol, respectively), and Toradol and Demerol (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.