Meperidine
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Meperidine Definition
The hydrochloride salt of a synthetic piperidine ester with opioid analgesic activity. Meperidine mimics the actions of endogenous neuropeptides via opioid receptors such as the mu-opioid receptor, thereby producing characteristic morphine-like effects including analgesia, euphoria, sedation, respiratory depression, miosis, bradycardia and physical dependence.
Meperidine Synonyms
Meperidine Hydrochloride, Demerol, MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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