Meptid

What is it?

An Analgesic Preparation Which Is An Opiate Partial Agonist Available As Film-Coated Orange Tablets Containing 200mg Of Meptazinol Marked MPL023. Also, MEPTID INJECTION Containing 100mg Of Meptazinol As Hydrochloride Per Ml.

Medical Uses

Short-Term Relief Of Pain.

Dosage

Adults, 75 To 100mg By Intramuscular Injection Or 50 To 100mg Intravenously, By Slow Injection. May Be Repeated Every 2 To 4 Hours As Required. Obstetric Patients, 2mg Per Kg Of Body Weight Given Intramuscularly.

Special Care

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, Liver Or Kidney Disease, Head Injury, Serious Breathing Problems.

Avoid Use

Children.

Known Side Effects

Dizziness, Gastrointestinal Upset.

Manufacturer

Shire.