SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Demerol

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Demerol

Demerol has 44 Side Effects total
20 are Life Threatening
9 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Demerol

Demerol is also known by the generic name Meperidine USES: This medication is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Meperidine acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief. This medication is a narcotic pain reliever similar to morphine.

Demerol has 20 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Collapsed Portion of Lung - Atelectasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Muscle Movements - Involuntary Muscle Movement is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

Critical Seriousness - Vocal Cord Swelling - Laryngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Demerol

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Demerol has 9 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Demerol

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Demerol

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Demerol

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Demerol

Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Demerol

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Demerol

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Demerol

Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Demerol

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Demerol

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Demerol Drug-Drug Interactions

Demerol has interactions of severe seriousness with 30 drug(s):

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Atapryl. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Azilect. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Carbex. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Depade. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Eldepryl. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Emsam. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Furazolidone. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Furoxone. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Isocarboxazid. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Linezolid. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Marplan. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Matulane. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Meridia. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Methylene Blue (Antidote). Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Naltrexone. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Naltrexone Microspheres. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Nardil. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Parnate. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Phenelzine. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Procarbazine. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Rasagiline. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Revia. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Selegiline. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Selegiline Hcl. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Sibutramine. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Tranylcypromine. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Trexan. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Vivitrol. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Zelapar. Click here to see them

Demerol has 1 severe interactions with Zyvox. Click here to see them

Demerol has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Demerol has interactions of moderate seriousness with 140 drug(s).

Demerol has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Demerol has 21 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Demerol.

Demerol Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Demerol.

Relative Contraindications

Acute Asthma Attack - Asthma Attack is a contraindication of Demerol.

Chronic Disease of Respiratory System - Chronic Lung or Breathing Passage Problem is a contraindication of Demerol.

Cor Pulmonale is a contraindication of Demerol.

Drug Dependence - Taking Habit Forming Drugs is a contraindication of Demerol.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Demerol.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a contraindication of Demerol.

Pheochromocytoma - Tumor of Adrenal Gland Causing High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Demerol.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Demerol.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Demerol.

Contraindication Warnings

Acute Abdominal Pain - Intense Abdominal Pain is a contraindication of Demerol.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Demerol.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Demerol.

Epilepsy - Epileptic Seizure is a contraindication of Demerol.

Gallbladder Disease - Disease of the Gallbladder is a contraindication of Demerol.

Head Injury is a contraindication of Demerol.

Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid is a contraindication of Demerol.

Intracranial Hypertension - High Pressure Within the Skull is a contraindication of Demerol.

Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Addison's Disease is a contraindication of Demerol.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Demerol.

Urethral Stricture - Narrowing of the Tube that Empties Urine From the Bladder is a contraindication of Demerol.

Demerol has 12 related brands and strengths:

Demerol 100 Mg Tab Demerol 100 Mg/Ml Injection Demerol 50 Mg Tab Demerol 50 Mg/Ml Injection Meperidine 10 Mg/Ml Injection, Cartridge Meperidine 100 Mg Tab Meperidine 100 Mg/Ml Injection Meperidine 50 Mg Tab Meperidine 50 Mg/5 Ml Oral Soln Meperidine 50 Mg/Ml Injection Meperitab 100 Mg Tab Meperitab 50 Mg Tab

Demerol - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow breathing, slow heartbeat, seizure, loss of consciousness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.