Meperidine

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf opioid
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Demerol
pethidine
gptkbp:ATCCode N02AB02
gptkbp:CASNumber 57-42-1
gptkbp:chemicalClass gptkb:4-phenylpiperidine
gptkbp:contraindication MAOI use
hypersensitivity
severe respiratory depression
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:IG_Farben
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Otto_Eisleb
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1939
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 2.5-4 hours
gptkbp:excretion urine
gptkbp:firstSynthesized 1939
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C15H21NO2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Meperidine
gptkbp:KEGGID D08109
gptkbp:legalStatus gptkb:Schedule_II_(US)
Prescription only (various countries)
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction mu-opioid receptor agonist
gptkbp:meltingPoint 186-189°C (hydrochloride salt)
gptkbp:metabolism liver
normeperidine
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor elderly patients
chronic pain
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 4058
CHEMBL1531
DB00454
gptkbp:riskFactor addiction
abuse
overdose
seizures (with high doses or renal impairment)
serotonin syndrome (with serotonergic drugs)
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
intramuscular
subcutaneous
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
vomiting
constipation
dizziness
drowsiness
respiratory depression
gptkbp:solubility soluble in water (hydrochloride salt)
gptkbp:UNII UY443GRB0G
gptkbp:usedFor pain management
gptkbp:usedIn preoperative sedation
obstetric analgesia
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Schedule_II
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6