ABSTRACT
MEPERIDINE Trade names: Demerol (Sanofi-Aventis); Dolantin; Dolestine; Dolosal; Opistan; Pethidine; Petidin Indications: Pain Category: Opiate agonist Half-life: 3-4 hours Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with: acyclovir, alcohol, amphetamines, barbiturates, CNS depressants, fluoxetine, furazolidone, general anesthetics, glycopyrrolate, glycopyrronium, isocarboxazid, linezolid, lithium, MAO inhibitors, moclobemide, phenelzine, phenobarbital, phenothiazines, rasagiline, ritonavir, selegiline, sibutramine, SSRIs, tranquilizers, tranylcypromine, tricyclic antidepressants, valacyclovir
