.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.N.N02AB02_1 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.N.N02AB02_1| name: | Pethidine_1 |
| ATC code: | N02AB02_1 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Pethidine (meperidine) is a synthetic opioid analgesic for moderate to severe pain, now rarely used due to side effect profile.
Pharmacokinetic parameters after oral administration in healthy adult volunteers.
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