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Pethidine

Also known as: pethidine, meperidine

Chemical structure of Pethidine

A phenylpiperidine opioid first synthesised by Otto Eisleb in 1939, better known by the names meperidine and pethidine. An analgesic, once widely prescribed it has since declined in usage due to the discovery of a toxic metabolite - norpethidine. Also reacts dangerously with many drugs.

Dosage

Oral

Common: 100-200mg
Light: 50-100mg
Strong: 200-400mg+

Duration

Onset: 30-60 minutes
Duration: 4-6 hours
After effects: 2-10 hours

Timeline

Onset
30-60 minutes
Peak
4-6 hours
After
2-10 hours
08.5h17h
Typical
Extended range

Effects

EuphoriaDry MouthMood liftItchinessRelaxantConstipationPupil constrictionAnalgesia

Avoid

All other CNS depressants.

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