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meperidine

meperidine Meperidine is a narcotic pain-relieving drug used for moderate to severe pain.

Meperidine is a narcotic pain-relieving drug used for moderate to severe pain. In mental health contexts, it is relevant because prolonged use can cause morphine-type dependence, and withdrawal begins sooner than with morphine and tends to last a shorter time.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Meperidine” (D008614).
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