What is another name for Dolantin?

Pethidine is also known as meperidine. It is a commonly used analgesic in clinical anesthesia, usually administered as an injection. Its analgesic mechanism is similar to morphine, but its analgesic intensity is relatively small. Pethidine is also used for analgesia during and after surgery, and is mainly used clinically as an adjuvant drug for local anesthesia to enhance the effect of local anesthesia.

1. Pethidine also has a certain emetic effect in clinical practice, which can stimulate the chemical receptors of the medulla oblongata. Its peripheral effect can stimulate smooth muscles and increase intracranial pressure. It can also cause orthostatic hypotension and has no reaction to the uterus in the late stages of pregnancy. Therefore, during childbirth, if there is pain, pethidine can be injected.

2. The adverse reactions of pethidine include headache, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea and vomiting. Excessive use can cause respiratory depression, mydriasis, hallucinations, coma, etc., which can be life-threatening. It should be noted that long-term use of pethidine can also lead to addiction and must be used under the guidance of regular doctors in regular hospitals.

3. Pethidine is a synthetic analgesic drug mainly used for severe pain, such as trauma, burns, scalds, and postoperative pain. Pethidine is irritating, and repeated intramuscular injection can form hard nodules locally, affecting drug absorption. Continuous injection can easily lead to drug resistance and physical dependence, so it should not be used blindly.