Question 1

What is Meperidine used for?

Accepted Answer

Meperidine is indicated for: analgesia, Analgesia (opioid), Opioid analgesia, Sedation.

Question 2

What routes can Meperidine be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: ICe, ICe (intracoelomic), IM, SC, IM, SC, IM, IV.

Question 3

Which species have cited Meperidine dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Meperidine dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 11 species: African Grey Parrot, Blue-tongue Skink, Chinchilla, Crested Gecko, Dwarf Hamster, Ferret, Guinea Pig, Leopard Gecko, Mouse, Pet Rat, Red-eared Slider.

Question 4

Is Meperidine a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Meperidine is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Meperidine?

Accepted Answer

Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery 3rd Ed, p.1414 (Table 127.6 Analgesic Agents); also Carpenter's 6th Ed p.255, p.454, p.792. Class as printed in source: Opioid agonist (phenylpiperidine, mu-receptor agonist) — analgesic/sedative

Question 6

What are the side effects of Meperidine?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Meperidine: Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery 3rd Ed, p.1414 (Table 127.6 Analgesic Agents); also Carpenter's 6th Ed p.255, p.454, p.792. Class as printed in source: Opioid agonist (phenylpiperidine, mu-receptor agonist) — analgesic/sedative

Meperidine

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Side effects & warnings

Species with Meperidine dosing data (11 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 11 dose rules

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