Pethidine
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A phenylpiperidine opioid first synthesised by Otto Eisleb in 1939, better known by the names meperidine and pethidine. An analgesic, once widely prescribed it has since declined in usage due to the discovery of a toxic metabolite - norpethidine. Also reacts dangerously with many drugs.
Dosage
Oral
| Light | Common | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| 50-100 mg | 100-200 mg | 200-400 mg+ |
Duration
Oral
Safer Use
- All other CNS depressants.
Detection Times
| Method | Detection Window |
|---|---|
| Blood | 6–12 hours |
| Urine | 1–4 days |
| Hair | 1–90 days |
Note: Pethidine/Meperidine. NOT detected by standard opiate immunoassay. Requires specific meperidine testing.
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