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With RN trainig, such as I have, it is easy to see signs of overdose on morphine. The persons respiratory rate will be depressed. This means that they wont breath very often. If the persone is umconsciuos and breathing less that 10 times in a minute, it is safe to say that they have suffered a serious overdose.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoDemerol is highly addictive. If combined with alcohol (whether in drink or another medication), could result in death. Another side effect is impaired thinking and reaction time.
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∙ 14y agoDemerol is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is similar to morphine. Demerol is used to treat moderate-to-severe pain.
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Can you take Benadryl with Demerol?
Yes, it only enhances the effects of demerol, it won't inhibit it.
What class narcotic is Demerol?
Demerol is an opiate. I could be wrong but I believe that demerol is a schedule II narcotic.
Is it true that Demerol has less sedation and addictive side effects than morphine at equal analgesic doses?
Demerol is a terrible drug for pain management as is rarely used anymore. Demerol has more toxic metabolites that are released as the body breaks it down, which increases the intensity and duration of some very serious side effects. In addition, Demerol has what is called a "ceiling" to it's dosage, meaning you can give more and more and more Demerol, but at some time, you will hit a ceiling where it no longer increases in effectiveness of pain relief. Giving higher doses simply means more severe side effects. Morphine does not have a ceiling and is considered a "cleaner" drugs in reference it's metabolites. In consideration of addictive effects, anyone who takes opiods for the purpose of relieving pain will become physically dependent on it, but not psychologically addicted. Addiction is a term used for those who take opiods for recreational means.
What can you take with Demerol for a fever?
no no Demerol is pain killer
What are narcotic medications?
Narcotics are opium derivatives and synthetic compounds that mimic the effects of opium derived drugs, such as Demerol (meperidine) and Methadone (dolphine).
What is the reversal agent for Demerol?
Demerol and any other opiate overdose can be reversed by Naloxone (Narcan), as it is the preferred opiate blocker for all opioid overdoses.HOWEVER...Demerol is different from other opioids in that it also produces a metabolite that is toxic (norpethidine) that is not eliminated by the Narcan. So depending on the amount ingested or if it has been chronically used, eliminating the CNS depressant effects of the Demerol by administering Narcan allows the norpethidine to predominate and can cause even more dangerous convulsions and seizures.
Can you take Lortab and Demerol together?
Can you take lortab and demerol together?
Demerol journey from injection to pain relief to excretion?
dosage of demerol
Is it safe to take demerol with Tylenol?
if you take Demerol you certainly will NOT need tylenol
Demerol and Lortab the same?
Not even close. Demerol is much, much, stronger.
Can Demerol be used with a loop diuretic?
Yes, Demerol can be used with a loop diuretic
Does Demerol show up on a 5 panel urine test?
Yes. Demerol is an opiate.
