What is Meperidine and why is it prescribed?
Meperidine is a narcotic analgesic prescribed for the relief of moderate to severe pain. Do not take Meperidine if you are currently taking drugs known as MAO inhibitors or have used them in the previous 2 weeks. Drugs in this category include the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate. When taken with Meperidine, they can cause unpredictable, severe, and occasionally fatal reactions. How should you take Meperidine? Follow your doctors directions for taking Meperidine. Do not increase the amount or length of time you take this drug without your doctor’s approval. If you are using Meperidine in syrup form, take each dose in a half glass of water. If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take two doses at once. Store Meperidine at room temperature. Protect it from heat. Are there any Meperidine side effects? Meperidine side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or c
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