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n. - A synthetic narcotic drug (trade name Demerol) used to treat pain.

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  • Acupuncture might reduce the use of other forms of pain relief such as meperidine, but the evidence is limited.
  • My gastroenterologist recommended monitored sedation, in which you’re knocked out with a fast-acting drug called propofol (Diprivan), rather than conscious sedation, which...
  • Diphenoxylate is chemically related to the narcotic drug meperidine.
  • Synthetic narcotics include meperidine or Pethidine (Demerol, Mepergan), methadone
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