Meperidine and sedation Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Meperidine Side Effects Report #4784130-0
Meperidine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 14, 2005. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with pain  and was treated with Meperidine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: respiratory rate increased, sedation. Meperidine dosage: unknown. Patient died.

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 #5455648-2
Meperidine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 13, 2007. Male patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with endoscopy  and was treated with Meperidine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: sedation. Meperidine dosage: 50MG ONCE IV. During the same period patient was treated with MIDAZOLAM. Patient was hospitalized. 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.