NCIt definition : The hydrochloride salt of a synthetic piperidine ester with opioid analgesic activity.
Meperidine mimics the actions of endogenous neuropeptides via opioid receptors such
as the mu-opioid receptor, thereby producing characteristic morphine-like effects
including analgesia, euphoria, sedation, respiratory depression, miosis, bradycardia
and physical dependence.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. It binds to opioid receptors
in the central nervous system. Demerol is a type of analgesic agent and a type of
opioid.;
UNII : N8E7F7Q170;
InChIKey : WCNLCIJMFAJCPX-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
CAS number : 50-13-5;
Drug name : Demerol;
Chemical formula : C15H21NO2.HCl;
NSC code : 400479;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000508893; CDR0000468793;