What is Pethidine (Meperidine) used for?

Pethidine (Meperidine) is indicated for: Analgesia.

Which species have cited Pethidine (Meperidine) dosing data?

Pethidine (Meperidine) dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: Sulcata Tortoise.

Is Pethidine (Meperidine) a controlled substance?

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

Pethidine (Meperidine)

Calculate dosage

Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Pethidine (Meperidine) is dosed at 20 mg/kg IM q12-24h in sulcata tortoises, per Wambugu SN, Towett PK, Kiama SG, Abelson KS and Kanui TI (2010) Effects of opioids in the formalin test in the Speke's hinged tortoise (Kinixy's spekii). Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics 33(4), 347-351 — Source: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part B: Exotic Pets, p.233. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Analgesic

Routes

Indications

Analgesia

Species with Pethidine (Meperidine) dosing data (1 dose rule)

Sulcata Tortoise

Backed by a published sourceShow

· Wambugu SN, Towett PK, Kiama SG, Abelson KS and Kanui TI (2010) Effects of opioids in the formalin test in the Speke's hinged tortoise (Kinixy's spekii). Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics 33(4), 347-351 — Source: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part B: Exotic Pets, p.233

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