Lydol
Lydol Brand names, Lydol Analogs
Lydol Brand Names Mixture
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Lydol Chemical_Formula
C15H21NO2
Lydol RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/meper.htm
Lydol fda sheet
Lydol msds (material safety sheet)
Lydol Synthesis Reference
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Lydol Molecular Weight
247.333 g/mol
Lydol Melting Point
186 - 189 oC
Lydol H2O Solubility
3220 mg/L
Lydol State
Solid
Lydol LogP
3.303
Lydol Dosage Forms
Syrup; Tablet
Lydol Indication
Used to control moderate to severe pain.
Lydol Pharmacology
Meperidine is a synthetic opiate agonist belonging to the phenylpiperidine class. Meperidine may produce less smooth muscle spasm, constipation, and depression of the cough reflex than equivalent doses of morphine. The onset of action is lightly more rapid than with morphine, and the duration of action is slightly shorter. The chemical structure of meperidine is similar to local anesthetics. Meperidine is recommended for relief of moderate to severe acute pain and has the unique ability to interrupt postoperative shivering and shaking chills induced by amphotericin B. Meperidine has also been used for intravenous regional anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks and intraarticular, epidural and spinal analgesia. Meperidine is considered a second-line agent for the treatment of acute pain.
Lydol Absorption
Oral bioavailability is 50-60% in patients with normal hepatic function.
Lydol side effects and Toxicity
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Lydol Patient Information
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Lydol Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
