It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or large muscle.
IV- Adjunct to anesthetic- 10-25 mg.
IV/IM/SC- Moderate to severe acute pain- 25-100 mg 4 hourly.
IM/SC- Obstetric analgesia- 50-100 mg as soon as contractions occur at regular intervals; repeat after 1-3 hr if needed. Max: 400 mg/24 hour.
Pre-op medication 25-100 mg 1 hour pre-op.
Post-op pain-25-100 mg 2-3 hourly if needed.
Pethiscot
Dosage & When it is to be taken
Adult: PO- Moderate to severe acute pain -50-150 mg 4 hourly.IV- Adjunct to anesthetic- 10-25 mg.
IV/IM/SC- Moderate to severe acute pain- 25-100 mg 4 hourly.
IM/SC- Obstetric analgesia- 50-100 mg as soon as contractions occur at regular intervals; repeat after 1-3 hr if needed. Max: 400 mg/24 hour.
Pre-op medication 25-100 mg 1 hour pre-op.
Post-op pain-25-100 mg 2-3 hourly if needed.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Contraindicated to pregnant and breastfeeding women.Drug Name : Pethidine
This medication is an opioid analgesic, prescribed for moderate to severe pain, for example labor pain, before and during a surgical operation.Trade Names/Brand Names of Pethidine
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International :
Pethiscot
