OPIGESIC
Injection
Dose Type
Pethidine Hcl 50mg
Generic Name
National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
Opigesic is the brand name for pethidine 50mg/ml in injection form belonging to opioid analgesic that is used to relieve from moderate to severe pain.
Therapeutic Class
Opioid analgesic
Dose and Direction of Use
- Follow the dose and direction to inject as per the prescription.
- Inject the medication by the trained person under the supervision of doctor following the appropriate route.
Mode of Action
Pethidine is a less potent opioid drug that has a faster onset and shorter duration of action than morphine. Pethidine acts as a weak agonist of opioid receptors, which creates sedation and analgesia. It is metabolized in the liver, leading to the production of the active metabolite normeperidine.
Uses
- Relieve moderate to severe pain.
Contraindications
- Severe renal and hepatic impairment
- Hypersensitivity
Precautions and Warning
- Discuss with doctor about your health issues prior starting the medication.
- Inject the medication by the trained person following the appropriate route.
- Use the medication with caution under the supervision of doctor only.
- Do not skip the medication or overdose your medication.
- Follow the dose and duration of medication as per the prescription.