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PETHIDINE [1 record]

Record 1 2010-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
57-42-1
CAS number
C15H21NO2
formula, see observation
CONT

Pethidine is a narcotic analgesic, spasmolytic and sedative. Approximately 80 to 100 mg of pethidine given parenterally is equivalent to 10 mg of morphine.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Demerol.

OBS

Chemical formula: C15H21NO2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
57-42-1
CAS number
C15H21NO2
formula, see observation
OBS

La péthidine est un analgésique puissant, dont l'action est voisine de celle de la morphine, administré par voie orale, parentérale ou rectale.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Demerol.

OBS

Formule chimique : C15H21NO2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
57-42-1
CAS number
C15H21NO2
formula, see observation
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