Meperidine and depressed level of consciousness Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Meperidine Side Effects Report #5234497-4
Meperidine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 08, 2007. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with pain  and was treated with Meperidine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: apnoea, confusional state, dehydration, depressed level of consciousness, hypotension, pain , respiratory rate decreased, urinary tract infection . Meperidine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN AND HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE. Patient recovered.

Meperidine Side Effects Report #5132239-4
Meperidine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 03, 2006. Female patient, 29 years of age, was diagnosed with pain  and was treated with Meperidine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depressed level of consciousness, sedation. Meperidine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Meperidine Side Effects Report #5767568-4
Meperidine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 11, 2008. Male patient, 91 years of age, weighting 185.2 lb, was treated with Meperidine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depressed level of consciousness, post procedural complication, sedation. Meperidine dosage: 75 MG ONCE IV. During the same period patient was treated with MIDAZOLAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Meperidine Side Effects Report #5475863-1
Meperidine side effect was reported by a Physician from PUERTO RICO on Aug 03, 2006. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was treated with Meperidine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depressed level of consciousness, lethargy, overdose, respiratory depth decreased, respiratory distress. Meperidine dosage: 15 MG BOLUS, INTRAVENOUS; 15MG/HR, 10MIN BOLUS LOCKOUT, 200MG/4HR, CONTINUOUS. During the same period patient was treated with PHENERGAN. Patient recovered.


Meperidine Side Effects Report #4747909-7
Meperidine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 17, 2005. Female patient was treated with Meperidine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, depressed level of consciousness. Meperidine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MIDAZOLAM, PROMETHAZIINE. Patient recovered.