Demerol (Meperidine HCl)

Alternate Name: Demerol

Description: Demerol is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. The generic version of Demerol is Meperidine. On average Demerol is priced at about $7 for 1ml of 50mg/ml injectable solution. Take advantage of our LowerMyRx discount to receive a typical Demerol discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Vial

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Analgesic, Anesthetic Adjunct

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 50 MG/ML

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma or other lung problems (including sleep apnea), gallbladder problems, heart rhythm problems, low blood pressure, pancreas problems, stomach or digestive problems, thyroid problems, Addison's disease, pheochromocytoma, prostate problems, trouble urinating, or have had a recent head injury. Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression, mental health problems, seizures, or have been addicted to drugs or alcohol. This medicine may cause the following problems:High risk of overdose, which can lead to deathRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening)Sleep-related breathing problems (including sleep apnea, sleep-related hypoxemia)Serotonin syndrome (when used with certain medicines) This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation. This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 2 weeks., Some medicines can affect how meperidine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Acyclovir, carbamazepine, cimetidine, cyclobenzaprine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, metaxalone, mirtazapine, phenytoin, rifampin, ritonavir, tramadol, trazodoneBenzodiazepine medicineDiuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat anxiety, depression, or mental health problemsPhenothiazine medicineTriptan medicine to treat migraine headaches, Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol. Tell your doctor if you are using buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine, or a muscle relaxer., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.