Pethidine Benefits & Uses

Pethidine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pain

Pethidine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pethidine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pethidine is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Euphoria
Confusion

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Flushing
Agitation
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Headache

Pethidine Related Warnings

Is the use of Pethidine safe for pregnant women?

Pethidine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Pethidine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Pethidine safe during breastfeeding?

Pethidine can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pethidine on the Kidneys?

Pethidine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Pethidine on the Liver?

Pethidine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Pethidine on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Pethidine on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pethidine with Other Drugs

Pethidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Isoniazid

Chlorpromazine

Thioridazine

Pentazocine

Pethidine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pethidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Pethidine

Is this Pethidine habit forming or addictive?

Pethidine is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Pethidine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Pethidine only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Pethidine for mental disorders.

No

Pethidine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pethidine

You can take Pethidine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pethidine

Taking Pethidine with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe