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pethidine [Brit ˈpɛθɪdiːn] N MED

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pethidine

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Convulsive seizures sometimes observed in patients receiving parenteral pethidine on a chronic basis have been attributed to accumumulation in plasma of the metabolite norpethidine (normeperidine). en.wikipedia.org

In particular, manufacturers were switching from morphine to pethidine, methadone, and other designer drugs to evade the international restrictions. en.wikipedia.org

Paramedics also treat for severe pain, i.e. burns or fractures, with narcotics like morphine sulfate, pethidine, fentanyl and in some jurisdictions, ketorolac. en.wikipedia.org

It is more potent and effective than codeine, and longer lasting and with a faster onset of action compared to pethidine. en.wikipedia.org

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