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Петидин

Pethidine, known as meperidine in the United States (sold under the brand name Demerol), is a synthetic opioid analgesic used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. Compared to traditional opioids such as morphine, pethidine was originially thought to be much safer and have less potential for abuse. It was later discovered that pethidine is significantly less safe than morphine and its metabolite norpethidine can be extremely toxic.

Петидин molecular structure
Петидин molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.

Also known as: Demerol, Dolantin, Meperidine, Dolcontral

Classification

  • Chemical: Medicine
  • Chemical: Opioid
  • Psychoactive: Depressant
  • Tag: Habit-Forming
  • Tag: substituted piperidine

Effects

  • Dry Mouth
  • Itchiness
  • Relaxant
  • Pupil Constriction
  • Analgesia
  • Respiratory Depression
  • Euphoria
  • Mood Lift
  • Reduced Anxiety
  • Anxiety Suppression
  • Cognitive Euphoria
  • Compulsive Redosing
  • Dulled Perception
  • Decreased Libido
  • Double Vision
  • Dehydration
  • Appetite Suppression
  • Appetite Change

Routes of Administration

Oral

Dosage

  • Common: 100-200 mg
  • Light: 50-100 mg
  • Strong: 200-400 mg
  • Threshold: 25 mg

Duration

  • Onset: 0.5-1 h
  • Peak: 4-6 h
  • After Effects: 2-10 h

Harm Reduction

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Pethidine: Pethidine, known as meperidine in the United States (sold under the brand name Demerol), is a synthetic opioid analgesic used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. Compared to traditional opioids such as morphine, pethidine was originially thought to be much safer and have less po

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