Demerol and respiratory arrest Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Demerol Side Effects Report #5899955-8
Demerol side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 25, 2008. Male patient, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with colonoscopy  and was treated with Demerol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: discomfort, procedural complication, respiratory arrest, stridor, tongue disorder. Demerol dosage: 50MG ONCE IV. During the same period patient was treated with VERSED. Patient recovered.

Demerol Side Effects Report #5329843-7
Demerol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 17, 2007. Female patient, weighting 230.0 lb, was diagnosed with cancer pain and was treated with Demerol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: respiratory arrest. Demerol dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Demerol Side Effects Report #5931348-7
Demerol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 24, 2008. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with abdominal pain  and was treated with Demerol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: respiratory arrest. Demerol dosage: DEMEROL 50 MG. IV BOLUS. Patient died on 09/13/2008.