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Meperidine hydrochloride overdose - Overview

Alternative Names

Demerol overdose; Mepergan forte overdose

Definition of Meperidine hydrochloride overdose:

Meperidine hydrochloride is a painkiller. Meperidine hydrochloride overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

Poisonous Ingredient:

  • Meperidine

Where Found:

  • Demerol
  • Mepergan Forte
  • Reviewed last on: 2/27/2008
  • Stephen C. Acosta, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.