What Kind of Drug is Meperidine?
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First developed in 1939, meperidine (brand name Demerol) was once a widely used opioid analgesic, but its prescription has dropped by over 95% since the early 2000s due to significant safety concerns. This change reflects a better understanding of the drug's risks, including its toxic metabolite and severe drug interactions, which dictate its limited use today.
