Demerol Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Demerol Tablet
| Generic name | meperidine (also known as pethidine) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Opioid analgesic (narcotic) |
| Forms | Tablet, Syrup, Injection |
Demerol is a strong prescription pain medicine that belongs to a class of drugs called opioid analgesics. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.