Demerol and oxygen saturation decreased Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Demerol Side Effects Report #5385423-9
Demerol side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 06, 2007. Male patient, weighting 156.0 lb, was diagnosed with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and was treated with Demerol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, oxygen saturation decreased, procedural complication, rhonchi, tachycardia. Demerol dosage: 75MG ONCE IV. During the same period patient was treated with VERSED. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Demerol Side Effects Report #4752943-7
Demerol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 09, 2005. Female patient, 87 years of age, was diagnosed with analgesic effect and was treated with Demerol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depressed level of consciousness, lethargy, overdose, oxygen saturation decreased. Demerol dosage: 25 MG, ONCE, INTRAVENOUS. Patient recovered.

Demerol Side Effects Report #5449662-0
Demerol side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 07, 2007. Female patient, weighting 196.2 lb, was treated with Demerol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: loss of consciousness, oxygen saturation decreased, pain . Demerol dosage: 75 MG 1X IV. Patient recovered.