Demerol
Definition
Noun: * A synthetic narcotic drug, also known by its generic name meperidine, used medically to treat moderate to severe pain. It is an opioid analgesic.
Usage
- Medical Context: "Demerol" is used strictly as a prescription pain medication, often in hospital settings for post-surgical pain or acute pain episodes.
- The doctor administered Demerol to manage the patient's post-operative pain.
- Due to its potential for addiction, Demerol is a controlled substance.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: While once widely prescribed, the use of Demerol (meperidine) has declined in many medical settings due to the risk of serious side effects, such as seizures from a toxic metabolite, and the availability of safer alternatives.
Variants and Related Words
- Meperidine (n): The generic, non-proprietary name for the drug.
- Pethidine (n): The name commonly used for this drug outside of North America.
Synonyms
- Opioid analgesic: A broader class of pain-relieving drugs that work on opioid receptors.
- Narcotic analgesic: A legal/medical term for strong, often addictive, pain-relieving drugs.
Noun
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a synthetic narcotic drug (trade name Demerol) used to treat pain
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