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Definition of Meperidine

1. Noun. A synthetic narcotic drug (trade name Demerol) used to treat pain.

Definition of Meperidine

1. Noun. (pharmaceutical drug) The opioid analgesic drug pethidine (INN). ¹

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Definition of Meperidine

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Meperidine

1. 1-methyl-4-phenyl-4-piperidinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester. A narcotic analgesic that can be used for the relief of most types of moderate to severe pain, including postoperative pain and the pain of labour. Prolonged use may lead to dependence of the morphine type; withdrawal symptoms appear more rapidly than with morphine and are of shorter duration. Pharmacological action: analgesics, opioid, anaesthesia adjuvants, narcotics. Chemical name: 4-Piperidinecarboxylic acid, 1-methyl-4-phenyl-, ethyl ester (12 Dec 1998)

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